Medical Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthesia) - Department of Health



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Job Responsibilities

  • Render an efficient and cost-effective Anaesthesia service to patients managed by the institution and district as the Rural East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality.
  • Ensure the rational use of resources, participate in audits and Clinical Governance activities.
  • Ensure appropriate training of all clinical staff, including students, Internship doctors, Community service doctors and nursing and allied staff in the department, the hospital and the district.
  • Partake in Outreach and Support services, as needed, to the greater Rural East Ecosystem.
  • Ensure good relations with patients, nursing staff, colleagues and referral services at tertiary and district hospital level. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum educational qualification:

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesia.


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Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.

Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.

Inherent requirements of the job:

Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as ability to work flexible and after-hours. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, as well as willingness and ability to travel.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

  • Sufficient and appropriate clinical experience in the management of Anaesthetic procedures in a regional hospital comprehensively.
  • Experience in anaesthetizing children under the age of 1 years would be recommended.
  • Good work etiquette; excellent communication skills; conflict management, cost conscious care provision.
  • Good technology and computer skills; problem-solving experience; leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
  • Performance of audits or research and publications.
  • Experience in anaesthetizing children under the age of 1 year and children with a weight of more than 3 kilograms.
  • Experience in teaching and conducting research.


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SALARY :

Grade 1: R1 341 855 per annum

Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum

Grade 3: R1 773 222 per annum

(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidates to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).

CENTRE: George Regional Hospital

ENQUIRIES: Dr T Koen Tel No: (044) 802-4535




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