Medical Registrar

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,002,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department is seeking medical practitioners in Paediatrics for joint appointments with academic institutions. Roles include rendering clinical services, supervising junior doctors, and participating in departmental audits. Required: HPCSA registration, Grade 12, and community service completion. The position is based in Johannesburg, offering a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current registration with HPCSA as a medical practitioner.
• No experience required after registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Registrar rotation between institutions is expected.

Responsibilities

• Render clinical services and treatment of patients.
• Supervise junior doctors, including interns and community service doctors.
• Participate in departmental activities including audits and meetings.

Skills

Work experience in Paediatrics and Child Health

Community Service completion

Good clinical ethos

Education

Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Overview

• Directorate : Paediatrics and Child Health
• Number of Posts : 5
• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (all-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Administrative: Ms. Nicky Dick ([e-mail]) Clinical: Prof Ashraf Coovadia ([e-mail])

Closing Date : 10-10-2025

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration as an independent Practitioner. No experience required after registration as a Medical Practitioner. Must have completed Community Service. Current registration with HPCSA as medical practitioner. Registrars will be rotated between institutions. The following will be an added advantage: Work experience in the field of Paediatrics and Child Health; CMSA part 1 examinations; auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Duties

• Render clinical services, assessment and treatment of patients. Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patient related administrative duties. Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research, participating in departmental audit activities. Prepare and write reports. Liaison and community liaison services. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns, and community service doctors). Willing to work longer hours (night, weekend, and public holidays) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Attend relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing Medico-Legal documents timeously (e.g., Death certificate). Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. Perform practical procedures relevant to the care of patients. Participate in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds. Ensure effective administration and record keeping in the department.

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 University. Kindly 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 [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 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 : RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL

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