REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (FAMILY MEDICINE) (X5 POSTS) Chief

POST 30/237 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (FAMILY MEDICINE) (X5 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
(4-Year Contract)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE : Metro West training complex (University of Cape Town)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner: Independent Practice. Inherent
requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license. It will be expected
of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.e.,
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and time-management
skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Appropriate experience in South
African District Health Services.
DUTIES : Clinical service provision. Participate in the Teaching program. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED). Effective Clinical
Administration in patient records and patient reports. Support leadership and quality improvement initiatives within healthcare services.
ENQUIRIES : Dr J Morgan Tel No: (021) 390-0402
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of four (4) years.
Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher
salary packages to retain their existing salary position as personal and they are
entitled to pay progression. It may become necessary to second or transfer staff to another hospital or institution during their training period; staff will be
consulted prior to any such decision being implemented. -Registrars will function across health facilities as per an agreed programme, including
rotations within an assigned training complex Somerset West, Victoria
Hospital, Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, False Bay Hospital, Wesfleur District
Hospital, Vredenburg District Hospital, Psychiatric Hospitals, Mowbray
Maternity Hospital, Primary Health Centres, St Luke’s Hospice. Employees in service who elect to retain pension benefits will be required to resign upon
completion of registrarship should they not be appointed to an advertised
Specialist post. Applicants must indicate whether they have any bursary obligations. The Department of Health subscribes to the principles of
Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Specific Registrar posts will be identified under the Affirmative Action programme to ensure representivity in line with applicable procedures.
Preference will be given to South African citizens or permanent residents with a valid identity document. Applicants with temporary residence status will not
be considered. Registrars will be required to register as postgraduates with the
University of Cape Town in accordance with the discipline's yearbook and guidelines. Should registration with the Higher Education Institution (HEI) as a
student be discontinued for any reason, the Registrar appointment will automatically terminate. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated
registration requirements may apply on condition that proof of application and payment of prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted
on or before the interview date. This concession applies only to first-time registrations or change in registration status.