Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (plastic Surgery)

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum
• Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
• Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
• (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)

CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in a team. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to initiate research, strong academic record in terms of teaching and research supported by publications and presentations. Commitment to attaining advanced surgical skills especially in Microsurgery. Computer literacy, the ability to develop and work with databases. Skills and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

DUTIES :

• Ensuring, as part of a team, continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and outcome of plastic surgery patients. Help manage the out-patient service for Plastic Surgery.
• Train under/post-graduate students, including elective students, and other allied health personnel. Assist with leadership and oversight of the day-day running of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Assist with cross-cover for the plastic service at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.
• Actively participate in all the academic activities of the division including performing and overseeing research. Assess, investigate and manage patients referred to the Plastic Surgery service from the Western Cape and beyond.