This is a 24-month contract opportunity for a Senior Registrar in the Paediatric Intensive Care sub-specialty at the renowned Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, affiliated with the University of Cape Town. The successful candidate will receive a salary of R1,271,901 per annum and will be responsible for clinical service delivery (including a 16-hour commuted overtime commitment), teaching undergraduate students and staff, and conducting research towards an MPhil in Paediatric Critical Care. Applicants must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, or Paediatric Surgery, and possess an FCPaed and/or MMed (Paed). Applications must be submitted online by 21 February 2025.
POST: SENIOR REGISTRAR (SUB-SPECIALTY) PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE (24-Month Contract)
SALARY: R1 271 901 per annum,
CENTRE: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, University of Cape Town
CLOSING DATE: 21 February 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Paediatric Surgery.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Paediatric Surgery.
- Inherent requirements of the job: FCPaed and/MMed (Paed).
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Participate in commuted overtime within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experience in general paediatrics Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability and willingness to supervise medical officers and rotating registrars.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team..
DUTIES:
- Clinical service delivery: in-patient and 16 hours per week commuted overtime.
- Teaching: undergraduate students, nursing staff and rotating registrars / medical officers Research: Register for a MPhil in Paediatric Critical Care with the University of Cape Town and conduct a research project.
- Involvement with existing research projects.
- Administration: Monthly Registrar duty rosters and weekly Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
- Competency to complete administrative tasks required of the position..
ENQUIRIES: Dr S Salie, email: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
“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.
Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, 139 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.
NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference..
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