POST 27/264 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ANAESTHETICS)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum
Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's
personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate
in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
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 Anaesthesiology. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical
Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate
experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a
recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified
employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of
10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with
the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of
a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a
structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Research experience.
Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Strong
educational or teaching experience background in both the under and post-
graduate domains. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice.
Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity,
transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a
team player, with good inter-personal skills. Computer literacy, good
communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive skills and
experience in leadership, administration and management related to
anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Proven record of effective leadership
and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
DUTIES : The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and
at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's,
New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive
clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and
postgraduate teaching, training and research. Organise and contribute to the
anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to
Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the
combined department including, assessments and performance management.
Contribute to the administration and management of the department and
provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain
departmental team spirit and development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Wyngaard Tel No: (021) 404-5004
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure
that you attach an updated CV. 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 to register 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 in a specific category
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status).