Registrar (medical) (dermatology)

SALARY : R1 041 402 per annum, A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)

CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: 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 requirement of the job: A valid Code B/EB driver's licence. Compulsory commuted overtime and emergency and after-hours cover as prescribed and allocated by the departmental duty roster. Participation in the dermatology outpatient service, which operates five days a week, the dedicated dermatology ward and inpatient consultations at Tygerberg Hospital. Willingness to travel to outreach facilities and work across the approved training platform when required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate clinical knowledge, judgement and experience following the MBChB; effective communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, manage time and work under pressure; computer literacy; and commitment to ethical, patient-centred care and specialist training. Relevant dermatology clinical experience, a completed postgraduate degree or diploma relevant to Dermatology and publications or research experience.

DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs):

• Provide safe dermatology care under specialist supervision in weekday outpatient clinics, the dedicated dermatology ward and inpatient consultations to other hospital services. Perform dermatological procedures appropriate to the level of training and fulfil prescribed overtime and rostered after-hours duties.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, referral and discharge documentation, and complete assigned hospital and university administrative duties. Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervise junior staff and students as appropriate.
• Attend the academic programme and assessments, maintain the required portfolio and logbook, and complete the prescribed specialist training requirements. Participate in dermatology research and clinical audits and complete the prescribed MMed research component.