POST 10/91 : SENIOR REGISTRAR (NEPHROLOGY)
(2-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 271 901 per annum, A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with a
Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist
in Internal Medicine. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code
B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective and efficient administration.
Facilitation of management system. Communication including report
generation, letter writing, consultation. Clinical Skills required of a Medical
Specialist Physician (e.g. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment in
inpatient, outpatient, and emergency contexts). MMED and FCP (SA)
qualifications. Technical skills appropriate for investigation.
DUTIES : Clinical Service Provision. Clinical Governance and Administration.
Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff.
ENQUIRIES : Prof N Wearne Tel No: (021) 404 2024 or nicola.wearne@uct.ac.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/healthjobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please
ensure that you attach an updated CV. Employees in service who opt to
continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required
to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be
successful for advertised Medical Sub-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 Senior 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. Senior Registrars will be required to
register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University/ University of
Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines. Groote Schuur
Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training
platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to
work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and
Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children’s
Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria
Hospital and George Provincial Hospital. 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for
registration with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply
for change in registration status) Appointment as Senior Registrar will be
for a maximum contract period of 2 years. Senior Registrars will function
across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. 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 Senior Registrar
will be on contract.
CLOSING DATE : 31 April 2025
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