REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (FAMILY MEDICINE) Overberg District 4 Year Contract

POST 20/302 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (FAMILY MEDICINE) Overberg District
4 Year Contract
SALARY : R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
CENTRE : Caledon Hospital (Complex), Theewaterskloof Sub-district
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
requirement of the job: Valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Compulsory
Remunerated Commuted Overtime (COT) duties. Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Theewaterskloof sub-district.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at district hospital and Primary Health Care level and
knowledge. Comprehensive evidence-informed, direct patient-centered approaches to care. Clinical service provision in district level health care
services. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively
within a multidisciplinary team. Recent experience with performing district level procedures including performance of caesarian sections, administration of
spinal and general anaesthesia, management of chronic conditions and
HIV/TB care, maternal and child health as well as emergency medical care including adult and neonatal resuscitations. Ability to guide health care
colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.
DUTIES : Provide quality health care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics, healthcare facilities and
communities as part of community oriented primary care. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities and communities in the Theewaterskloof
sub-district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, teaching and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical
governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required. Performing administrative duties. Supporting the Sub-district management team, while
maintaining professional ethical standards. Research and Professional
Development (incl. completion of MMED).
ENQUIRIES : Dr H Stofberg at (079) 867-9327
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 (Theewaterskloof Sub-district).
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 Stellenbosch 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 changes in registration status.