Registrar (MEDICAL)

Overview

Medical registrar positions across North West hospitals in paediatric surgery, anaesthesia, and general surgery on fixed-term contracts with supernumerary placements at Gauteng academic institutions.

Requirements

• Paediatric Surgery: This position will be the appointment of the North West Department of Health and the successful candidate will be sent to Gauteng as a supernumerary in either of the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand/ University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
• General Surgery: Joint appointment with Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria & Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
• NB: Registrars will be appointed jointly between the North West Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand/ Pretoria/ Sefako Makgatho Health Science and will rotate through the training platforms in Gauteng and North West Province.
• Anaesthesia: Joint appointment with Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
• NB: Registrars will be appointed jointly between the North West Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand, will be based in Klerksdorp/ Tshepong Hospital Complex/ Witrand Hospital, and may be required to rotate through the training platforms in Gauteng.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registrar (Independent Practitioner).
• Must have completed Post Community Service.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens.
• Registrars will be rotated between institutions.
• The following will be an added advantage: Work experience in the field of Paediatrics Surgery or General Surgery as a Medical Practitioner for the period of 12 months, CMSA part 1 examinations and auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Medical Practitioner: ACLS, BSS and ATLS.

Duties

• Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patients.
• Supervise junior doctors (Undergraduate Students, Interns and Community Service Doctors).
• Attend of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near MISS meetings and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g.
• Death Certificate).
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care.
• Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos.
• Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards).
• Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients.
• Perform of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Ensure effective administration and safety record keeping in the department.
• Willing to work after hours (night, weekend and public holiday) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.

How to apply

Applications quoting relevant reference, should be forwarded as follows: Provincial Office, Private Bag X2068, Mmabatho, 2735, must be forwarded to: Healthjobs@nwpg.gov.za or can be hand delivered at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, SABC Building, Dr Albert Luthuli Drive, University Road, Mmabatho, 2735, Mafikeng. FOR ATTENTION : Mr KM Motoko

Enquiries: Mr T.A Madonsela Tel No: (018) 406 4635/4714

Notes

The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed previous experience). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualify. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than one post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Important: North West Department of Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in North West Department of Health through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. North West Department of Health will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. MANAGEMENT ECHELON