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 435 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.
Enquiries: Dr W Visser, email: wvisser@sun.ac.za
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. 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 on contract. 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. -The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines. 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).
Apply with the Z83 form and a CV, quoting the reference number. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular.