REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (RADIOLOGY) (X4 POSTS) (5-Year Contract)

POST 20/308 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (RADIOLOGY) (X4 POSTS)
(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 qualifications: 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 a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent
requirements of the job: Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS. Completion of Part
1 FCA Rad (Diag) SA. Emergency and after hour call cover. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Each Registrar will be working from Red Cross War
Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital but will be required to work across the platform. Registrars will be required to register as postgraduate students with the University of Cape Town. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge and practical skills for safe general diagnostics radiology. Knowledge & appropriate use of equipment. Research
methodologies. Diagnostic Radiology experience. Any additional experience in other fields of diagnostic imaging. Experience in Internal Medicine or critical
care under supervision of a Specialist. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB. Diploma certificates e.g.
Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) or DiP PEC. Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Provision of safe imaging services. Learn the art and science of diagnostic radiology and imaging. Earn clinical skills required by diagnostic imaging.
Participate in academic activities and teaching responsibilities of the division.
Assist with training of interns, medical students and nursing staff. Undertake a suitable research project for completion of an MMed degree. Supervision in
diagnostic imaging. Performance appraisals/assessments. Safety of personnel and patients. Input at meetings. Involvement in research/ audits relating to
diagnostic radiology and imaging.
ENQUIRIES : Prof Q Said-Hartley Tel No: (021) 404-4184
NOTE : Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document*. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
“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 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time
for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). Candidates will
have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment. 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 Registrar will be for a maximum
contract period of 4/5 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.