MEDICAL REGISTRAR - ENT

Department of Health; Ga-Rankuwa; On-site; ZAR 1 002 000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a qualified Medical Practitioner to provide clinical services to ENT patients. This role involves managing patient care, administrative duties, and participating in academic activities. Applicants must have a valid MBChB degree and HPCSA registration. The position offers a competitive all-inclusive salary package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with HPCSA as an independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience in General Surgery and Intensive Care Unit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to ENT patients at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital.
• Manage patient-related administrative duties and community liaison.
• Supervise and teach junior doctors and allied health care workers.

Skills

Otorhinolaryngology

Basic Surgical Skills

Advanced trauma life support

Education

MBChB degree

Job description

Package :

R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements :

• MBChB degree or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Medical Practitioner).
• Valid registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current valid HPCSA registration.
• FC (ORL) primaries, Advanced trauma life support (ATLS), Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), and experience in Otorhinolaryngology for 1 year or in General Surgery (including other surgical departments) and Intensive Care Unit will be advantageous.

Duties :

• Provide clinical services to ENT patients at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) and referring hospitals, including interviewing, investigating, diagnosing, and overseeing patient treatment.
• Manage patient-related administrative duties, community liaison, and communication services.
• Provide continuous emergency cover as per roster (after hours, weekends, public holidays).
• Improve quality and clinical care of ENT patients, reduce litigation through good clinical ethos, ensure proper record keeping, and adhere to National Core Standards.
• Participate in all departmental academic activities: ward rounds, workshops, congresses, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, mortality and morbidity meetings, research, clinical audits, and report writing.
• Complete medico-legal documents promptly and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Supervise and teach junior doctors, undergraduate students, and allied health care workers.

Notes :

• Positions are joint appointments with the Gauteng Department of Health and academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, and Sefako Makgatho University.
• No payment is required for application submissions.
• Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za; no hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
• Include a fully completed and signed Z83 form, along with a detailed CV.
• Indicate the post reference number on your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents.
• Personnel suitability checks will be conducted prior to appointment.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• Preference will be given to South African citizens.
• Overtime is optional and based on operational needs.