Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (OPHTHALMOLOGY) (SESSIONAL

Overview

Sessional Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology required at George Regional Hospital, Western Cape.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, as well as willingness and ability to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sufficient and appropriate clinical experience in the management of Ophthalmology related illnesses.
• Extensive experience in Ophthalmological surgery, particularly cataract and trauma surgery.
• Experience in teaching and conducting research will be considered an advantage.
• Good work etiquette; excellent communication skills; conflict management; cost conscious care provision.
• Good technology and computer skills; problem-solving experience; leadership and mentoring experience.
• Performance of audits or research and publications.
• Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.

Duties

• Render an efficient and cost-effective Ophthalmology service to patients managed by the institution and district as the Rural East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality.
• Ensure effective and efficient administration of the Ophthalmology Division.
• Ensure the rational use of resources (medical/surgical sundries and equipment) and apply antibiotic stewardship, patient audits and Clinical Governance.
• Ensure appropriate training of all clinical staff, including students, Cosmos and staff in District Hospitals.
• Organize and partake in Outreach and Support services on consultant as well as surgical basis, to the Rural East Ecosystem with the strive to achieve the aim of prevention of blindness in the Rural East Ecosystem.
• Participate and organize clinical and demographic studies where possible.
• Ensure good relations with patients, nursing staff, colleagues and referral services at tertiary level.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Dr AH Stark Tel No: (044) 802-4504

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates are subjects to a practical test. 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). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS