MEDICAL REGISTRAR - NEUROLOGY

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks an Independent Medical Practitioner for the Department of Neurology. The role involves providing after-hours patient care, teaching, and participating in academic activities. Candidates must have HPCSA registration and relevant qualifications. Applications are accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Current registration with HPCSA.
• Work experience in Neurology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours care in the Department of Neurology.
• Teach undergraduate students and participate in academic meetings.

Skills

Neurology

Education

Qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA. The following will be added advantages: work experience in Neurology and FCP part one (1) in Neurology.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will work full-time in the Department of Neurology, providing after-hours care (night, weekend, public holidays) to ensure continuous patient care. The candidate will rotate between Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, working independently under the supervision of a Specialist Neurologist. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, participating in academic meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, and topic discussions.

Notes :

• This position is a joint appointment between the Gauteng Department of Health and the University of Witwatersrand / University of Pretoria / Sefako Makgatho University. No payment is required for application. The Department may choose not to fill the position. Applications must be submitted online via http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand, fax, or email applications are accepted. For assistance, email [e-mail]. Applications must include a fully completed and signed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za. Ensure all relevant parts of the Z83 are filled out. Applications without a Z83 and detailed CV will be disqualified. Candidates should indicate the post reference number. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents, not older than 6 months, before the interview. Personnel suitability checks (criminal, citizenship, qualification verification, etc.) will be conducted prior to appointment. Foreign qualifications require evaluation by SAQA. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Overtime is optional and based on operational needs.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

Criteria Questions :

1. Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?

2. Are you registered with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner with current registration for 2025/26?

Notes :

• Due to high application volume, acknowledgments are not guaranteed. No response within 3 months implies unsuccessful application.