Medical Specialist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Reference Number: refs/021522
- Directorate: Clinical Services
- Number of Posts: 1
- Package: Grade 1: R1 271 901, Grade 2: R1 451 214, Grade 3: R1 680 780 (All inclusive package)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Appropriate qualification in Health Science (MBCHB degree or equivalent).
- Registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
- Grade 1: No experience required after registration as a Medical Specialist (Paediatric Surgery).
- Grade 2: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery after registration with HPCSA.
- Grade 3: 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery after registration with HPCSA.
Duties:
- Participate in the delivery of a 24-hour in-patient cardiothoracic surgery service.
- Undertake teaching of undergraduate medical students.
- Develop management protocols for the cardiothoracic surgery service in accordance with the Hospital and Department policies.
- Provide appropriate surgical care to cardiothoracic surgery patients.
- Oversee and supervise cardiothoracic surgery staff in the execution of their duties.
- Train staff and promote ongoing staff development in accordance with their individual and departmental development needs.
- Recruit and select staff in accordance with government prescripts.
- Assess performance of cardiothoracic surgery staff.
- Allocate cardiothoracic surgery personnel to respective wards and call roster.
- Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards.
- Foster collaboration with other hospitals within and outside the district.
- Exercise cost control over the activities of the department within the allocated budget.
- Participate in all academic and clinical meetings of the cardiothoracic 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 Department.
Notes:
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method.
- Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
- Each application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview.
- Applications can be delivered to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, 3111 Setlogelo Drive, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208. ABT 06 (HR Registry) or posted to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Private Bag X422, Pretoria 0001.
- Applications may also be uploaded online at or
- Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- The employer reserves the right to fill this position.
- It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department.
Employer: Department of Health
Location: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital
Closing Date: 20-09-2024
Criteria Questions:
- Do you have MBCHB degree?
- Are you currently registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist for 2024/2025 financial year?
Please Note:
- 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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