REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ORTHOPAEDICS) (5-Year Contract)

POST 20/305 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ORTHOPAEDICS) (5-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful
candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with the Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent
requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the
after-hours call system. Completion of CMSA 1B Intermediate examination.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge, expertise and experience to participate in Orthopaedic surgical service provision demonstrated by
appropriate medical officer experience, clinical logbook, research interest and attendance of courses. Ability to work under pressure as part of a clinical team.
Administrative and IT skills.
DUTIES : Teaching. Innovation and research. Leadership. Clinical Service: Patient care and operative. Clinical Governance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M van der Berg, email: marilyn.vanderberg@uct.ac.za
NOTE : Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for
appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration
fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council
(including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher
salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such
they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. Employees in service who opt to
continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised
Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues.
Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. Groote Schuur
Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to work
across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New
Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and
George Provincial Hospital. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV which highlights the orthopaedic clinical medical officer experience, case load,
courses attended, research participation with supportive documentation.
Please include two references, one of which should be an orthopaedic surgical supervisor with their contact details. The Department of Health is guided by the
principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar
posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable
procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as postgraduates with University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and
guidelines.”