DIRECTORATE:GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHERHuman Resource Management ServicesVACANCY JOB TITLE: Medical Specialist - (General Surgery) (Grade 1,2,3)COMPONENT: General SurgeryFACILITY: Grey's HospitalREFERENCE NO.: GS 28/24SALARY NOTCH:GRADE 1 – R1 271 901.00 per annumGRADE 2 – R1 451 214.00 per annumGRADE 3 – R1 680 780.00 per annumAll inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted Overtime which is subject to the needs of the department. Incumbents will have to sign the commuted overtime contract form annually.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSSenior CertificateMBChB or equivalent qualification in the Health ScienceAppropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery, which must include an FCS (SA) and MMED completion and adequate time in a general surgery registrar program.Applicants awaiting registration with the HPCSA as a specialist general surgeon can apply and will require registration as a specialist before commencing employment in the post.Current registration (2024-2025) with HPCSA for Independent PracticeCertificate of registration as a Specialist General Surgeon and for Independent Practice on commencing employment in the postOnly shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents, certificate of service endorsed by HR Department.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Knowledge of appropriate specialist level procedures and protocols within the field of general surgerySound knowledge of Human Resource managementFinancial Management – monitoring of expenditure, Essential Drug List, Management functions – policy analysis and implementation, strategic management, project management, information management, total quality management and improvement, legal aspects, patient care and service delivery, applicable mandatory requirements and Acts, Regulations, Protocols and Guidelines used in Health ServicesKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in the delivery of in-patient and out-patient general surgery service, especially breast and endocrine service within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex based at Grey's hospitalManagement of patients requiring general surgeryAssisting in the management of the surgical databaseFunction as the intern curator when requiredInter-disciplinary coordination of the management of general surgery patientsSupervision of the surgical trainees and interns rotating through the unitEnsuring the highest standards of clinical, professional, and ethical behaviorUndertake teaching of interns, undergraduate medical students, postgraduate general surgery trainees, and allied health care personnelConduct, assist, and stimulate research within the ethical guidelines of the Health Care ActDevelop management protocols for the general surgery service in accordance with the Hospital and Department policiesProvide appropriate surgical care to general surgery patientsMaintain the effective and efficient utilization of human resources in respect of overseeing and supervising general surgery staff in the execution of their duties, training staff and promoting ongoing staff development, recruiting and selecting staff, assessing performance of general surgery staff, and allocating general surgery personnel to respective wards and call rosterProvide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standardsIncumbent to provide general surgery outreach services in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex and Area 2Foster collaboration with other hospitals within and outside the districtExercise cost control over the activities of the department in line with the allocated budgetParticipate in all academic and clinical meetings of the general surgery DepartmentParticipate in departmental research activitiesAccept responsibility for continuous professional development to keep up to date with new developments in the field of expertise and related fieldsAny other duties as assigned by the Head of DepartmentDIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATESThe following must be noted and adhered to seeing that failure to do so will result in disqualification:The following documents must be submitted: Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.Kznhealth.gov.zaApplicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae.The Reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. Reference number GS 28/24Please note that communication will only be entered into with candidates that have been short-listed. If you have not heard from us two months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance, criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).It is the applicant's responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation (only candidates who are shortlisted). Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.THIS DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, WHOSE AIM IS TO PROMOTE REPRESENTIVITY IN ALL LEVELS OF ALL OCCUPATIONAL CLASSES OF THE DEPARTMENT.APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO:Human Resource Management DepartmentGreys Hospital3200Attention: Mrs M ChandulalCLOSING DATE: 23RD DECEMBER 2024
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