Directorate: SURGERY (ACUTE CARE SURGERY UNIT)Number of Posts: 2Enquiries: Dr C Pothas Tel No: (011) 933 9267/8804Requirements:Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery.Current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025.Current FCS (SA) specialist registration with the CMSA.Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors.For Grade 1: 0-5 years' experience as Medical Specialist.Grade 2: 5-10 years' experience as Medical Specialist.Grade 3: 10-15 years' experience as Medical Specialist.Competence/Skill/Knowledge:Ability to establish working relationships within the surgical department, other specialties, allied and nursing staff.Capacity to manage change within the Acute Care Surgery (ACS) team.Aptitude for increasing the establishment of the ACS service across the CHBAH hospital cluster.Surgical skillset to manage ACS patients, including laparoscopic skills and surgical critical care.Good leadership, communication (verbal and written), conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.Adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident.Able to work independently, under pressure, beyond normal working hours, and within a diverse team.Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to health care users.Computer Literacy.A valid driver's license.Duties:Applications are invited for a Medical Specialist position in a specialised ACS unit, based at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg.The successful applicant will join a dynamic forward-thinking team of general surgeons with a range of special interests.The ACS unit comprises:A surgical emergency unit providing a 24-hour service with a dedicated theatre for emergency surgery.A high dependency ward for critically ill surgical patients requiring close monitoring and organ support.A general ward for non-critical patients.A surgical outpatient department.Elective theatre lists.Supervising the management of ACS patients within various settings.Performing and supervising appropriate surgical procedures.Managing emergency theatre booking lists.Completing compulsory overtime in the surgical department.Training, teaching, and supervising clinical associate students, medical students, interns, medical officers, and registrars.Engaging with surgical staff and management at the district hospital.Involvement in outreach and engagement with sub-speciality support on complicated cases.Administrative duties within the ACS unit and department.Coordinating logistics and obtaining equipment and pharmaceuticals.Initiating and conducting research.Participating in divisional, departmental, and faculty meetings to facilitate effective teaching and research.Performing duties assigned by the Head of Unit of ACS and Head of Department of Surgery.Maintaining quality assurance standards and other departmental policies.Complying with the Performance Management and Development System.Notes:Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed applications or hand deliveries will be considered.Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications before the interview.HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks.The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Employer: Department of HealthClosing Date: 04-10-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025?Are you able to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse team?Do you have appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist?Have you completed post-community service?Please Note:Due to the large number of applications, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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