DIRECTORATE: GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER
Human Resource Management Services VACANCY JOB TITLE: Medical Specialist- (Plastic Surgery) (Grade 1,2,3)
COMPONENT: Plastic Surgery
FACILITY: Grey's Hospital
REFERENCE NO.: GS 29/24
SALARY 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 REQUIREMENTS: Senior 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 Plastic Surgery, which must include an FC PlastSurg (SA) and MMED completion and adequate time in a plastic surgery registrar program.Applicants awaiting registration with the HPCSA as a specialist plastic 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 Plastic Surgeon and for Independent Practice on commencing employment in the post.Only 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 Plastic Surgery.Sound knowledge of Human Resource management.Financial 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 Services.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in the delivery of in-patient and out-patient plastic surgery service within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex based at Grey's hospital.Management of patients requiring plastic surgery.Inter-disciplinary coordination of the management of plastic surgery patients.Supervision of the surgical trainees and interns rotating through the unit.Ensuring the highest standards of clinical, professional, and ethical behavior.Undertake teaching of interns, undergraduate medical students, postgraduate plastic surgery trainees, and allied health care personnel.Conduct, assist, and stimulate research within the ethical guidelines of the Health Care Act.Develop management protocols for the plastic surgery service in accordance with the Hospital and Department policies.Provide appropriate surgical care to plastic surgery patients.Maintain the effective and efficient utilization of human resources in respect of overseeing and supervising plastic surgery staff in the execution of their duties.Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards.Incumbent to provide plastic surgery outreach services in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex and Area 2.Foster collaboration with other hospitals within and outside the district.Exercise cost control over the activities of the department in line with the allocated budget.Participate in all academic and clinical meetings of the plastic surgery Department.Participate in departmental research activities.Accept responsibility for continuous professional development to keep up to date with new developments in the field of expertise and related fields.Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit.DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES: 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.za.Applicants 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 29/24.Please note that communication will only be entered into with candidates that have been shortlisted. 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 (vetting), 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 Department
Greys Hospital
3200
Attention: Mrs M Chandulal
CLOSING DATE: 23RD DECEMBER 2024
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