Specialist Rheumatologist (People who previously applied are encouraged to Re-apply)Reference Number: refs/022015Directorate: Internal MedicineNumber of Posts: 1Requirements:Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a specialist in internal medicine and a sub specialist in the required field. Candidate must be able to further develop and run existing projects. Strong focus on developing and implementing research ethos. Must be willing to work in a multidisciplinary team.Duties:General Medicine: As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients within any of the General Medicine Units at Helen Joseph Hospital. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds. As a senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at MOPD, managing patients attending the Subspecialty OPD or Speciality Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-speciality. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.Sub speciality: Co-ordination of sub specialist services at Helen Joseph Hospital for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals. Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Departments/Sub Specialities. Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Training and supervision of Senior registrars, Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff. Candidate must have intricate involvement and planning, running and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and examining processes across all academic hospitals and extended teaching platform. Managerial and administrative responsibilities within the Department of Internal Medicine of Helen Joseph Hospital. Participation in management committees of the Helen Joseph Hospital. Construct rosters for the provision of 24-hour medical care. Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment; Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience; Coaching and mentoring experience; As per OSD Overtime is mandatory.Notes:Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. Please take note that online applications will not be considered due to technical challenges that the institution has been experiencing. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.Employer: Department of HealthClosing Date: 17-12-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist?Are you registered with HPCSA?Do you have good communication skills?Please Notes:Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, 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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