Medical Registrar - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a Medical Practitioner to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery Directorate at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital. The role involves multi-disciplinary teamwork, providing clinical care, and supporting junior staff. Applicants must hold an MBChB Degree and be registered with HPCSA. This position offers the opportunity to rotate through various surgical disciplines and is a joint appointment with academic institutions.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Completed community service training and Internship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-disciplinary teamwork and ensure continuous training.
• Attend to in-patients, outpatients, and casualty responsibilities.
• Provide evidence-based medical clinical care.

Skills

Teamwork

Evidence-based clinical care

Education

MBChB Degree

M.MED degree registration

Job description

• Reference Number : refs/022513
• Directorate : Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Prof RF Chauke: Tel No [phone]/4992 / email: [e-mail]

Requirements :

• MBChB Degree. Candidates must have completed community service training and Internship. Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. General Surgery primary examination provided by the College of Medicine of South Africa will be an added advantage. Registration for M.MED degree with the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.

Duties :

• Perform multi-disciplinary teamwork. Ensure continuous training and education. Assist in departmental cost-efficiency practices. Provide support on management responsibilities as and when the need arises. Attend to in-patients, outpatients, and casualty responsibilities. Take care of surgical patients. The incumbent will be rotated through other surgical disciplines and intensive care unit. Provide evidence-based / medical clinical care. Guide and support junior staff towards management of patients.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho UniversityKindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

Criteria Questions

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

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.