Orthopaedic Surgeon

Iqarus; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Iqarus seeks a skilled Surgeon to join their multi-disciplinary clinical team in Cape Town. The role involves managing patient care pre-operatively, operatively, and post-operatively, while providing clinical leadership within surgical facilities. Candidates should possess a University Degree in Medicine, at least 5 years of experience, and a specialist qualification in Surgery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Remain clinically up-to-date in surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical interventions for emergency cases.
• Direct and coordinate activities of medical staff.
• Ensure continuity of care and maintain medical records.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Clinical leadership

Emergency care

Education

University Degree in Medicine

Specialist qualification in Surgery

Job description

Company Description

Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliver frontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive. By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations.

Role Summary:

The Surgeon is responsible for providing pre-operative, operative, and post-operative management of patient care within the multi-disciplinary clinical team. Additionally, the Surgeon will provide clinical leadership within surgical facilities in support of the Iqarus Regional Medical Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform surgical interventions, including damage control surgery and procedures for emergency cases, to deliver life, limb, and function-saving medical treatment.
2. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, specialists, and other medical staff.
3. Recognize and record information on medical condition and surgical risk.
4. Stabilize and support a casualty before evacuation by air or land, in support of the ER clinical team if required.
5. Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
6. Ensure all medical records are properly kept and maintained.
7. Provision of clinical reporting.
8. Support clinical mentoring for staff development.
9. Ensure best practices in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs.
10. Support the clinical excellence framework under the direction of the Regional Medical Director.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties not specifically listed above.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. University Degree in Medicine with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
2. A specialist qualification and/or formal education in Surgery.
3. Remain clinically up-to-date in surgical procedures and demonstrate operating experience.

Additional Information:

Please provide copies of the following qualifications and certifications:

• A fully updated CV
• Degree/Diploma certificate
• Any post-graduation specializations (e.g., Aero Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Surgical Specialty)
• Additional valid and current medical course certificates (e.g., ATLS, PHTLS, ACLS)
• Current practice license or medical registration with your country's medical council