MEDICAL REGISTRAR
R906 540 per annum
Applicants to note: Salary package is subject to OSD determination plus
commuted overtime depending on the needs of the Discipline/Institution.
JOB SITES: Various (KZN): Discipline:
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care Ref No: REG.01/2024
Dermatology Ref No: REG.02/2024
Emergency Medicine Ref No: REG.03/2024
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Ref No: REG.04/2024
Family Medicine Ref No: REG.05/2024
General Surgery Ref No: REG.06/2024
Internal Medicine Ref No: REG. 07/2024
Neurology Ref No: REG.08/2024
Neurosurgery Ref No: REG.09/2024
Nuclear Medicine Ref No: REG.10/2024
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ref No: REG. 11/2024
Oncology Ref No: REG.12/2024
Ophthalmology Ref No: REG.13/2024
Orthopaedics Ref No: REG.14/2024
Paediatric Surgery Ref No: REG.15/2024
Paediatrics & Child Health Ref No: REG.16/2024
Psychiatry Ref No: REG.17/2024
Radiology Ref No: REG.18/2024
Urology Ref No: REG. 19/2024
POSITIONS REQUIREMENTS:
a degree (MBCHB or equivalent), current independent practise registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, twelve (12) months of community service experience as a medical officer, a valid driver’s licence, and relevant discipline are all requirements.
Minimumum requirements below: (depending on the Discipline).
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care: 6 months of discipline experience, the DA (SA) or an equivalent, and the FCA Part 1 test (or an equivalent). Contribution to social outreach initiatives (shortlisted applicants will be asked for evidence and verification), an Isizulu course for candidates who do not speak Zulu, documented research, and Medical Officer time in dermatology are all required in this field. Emergency medicine: six months of experience taking primary and discipline tests. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT): FCORL or FCS (SA) for primary exams, and six months of experience in general surgery and/or surgical specialties. There are no criteria specific to family medicine.
General Surgery: A primary exam and ATLS are required, as well as 12 months of experience in the speciality (including casualty or other surgical disciplines like ENT, urology, or orthopaedics). Internal medicine: 12 months of experience in the field, FCP Part I, and experience after community service in a rural or remote location. Internal medicine and primary exams experience in the field of neurology for six months. a six-month background in the field of internal medicine and primary exams is required for neurosurgery. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT): FCORL or FCS (SA) for primary exams, and six months of experience in general surgery and/or surgical specialties. There are no criteria specific to family medicine.
Nuclear Medicine: No requirements specific to a discipline. Having practised the field for six months in obstetrics and gynaecology. six months of experience in the field of oncology.
Ophthalmology: 6 months of experience in ophthalmology and one (1) post-graduate exam in ophthalmology (either a primary exam or the Dip (Ophth)). Orthopaedics: Successful completion of the Discipline and Primary exams within the last 12 months.
Paediatrics Surgery: 3 months ICU time and Primary exams and Intermediate exams FCS (SA).
Paediatrics & Child Health: 6 months experience in the Discipline in a Regional hospital and FC Paeds Part I OR Diploma in Child Health. Psychiatry: 6 months experience in the Discipline Radiology: Part I FCRAD.
Urology: six months of medical officer and surgical primary exams in urology. Basic understanding of medical practice ethics, the ability to handle patients on one’s own, the capacity to learn and innovate as well as the willingness to put in extra time, interpersonal skills that are both warm and respectful, an interest in undertaking research, and knowledge of the Patients’ Rights Charter and the Batho Pele Principles are all desirable.
DUTIES:
providing after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and maintaining thorough records of patients in the hospital file, outreach, participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates, and management of patients under care.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs R Erasmus: (033) 395 2742/2669
SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS:
The Department of Health, Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Mrs R. Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower must receive all applications.
FOR ATTENTION: Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resources Tel No: (033) 395 2742/2669
NOTE: Different locations will host each discipline’s training. Depending on the subject, registrars may need to spend time at different training facilities. The Academic Head of Discipline will choose the location for both the first year of training and any subsequent rotations. Candidates are urged to submit individual applications for each discipline they are interested in.
Three applications, listed in order of preference, are the most that will be accepted. One application cannot be approved for several disciplines. Applications from candidates who have been accepted into the Registrar Programme already will not be taken into consideration. Depending on the discipline, Registrar training lasts 4–5 years.
All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the
MMED, at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which
includes training AND service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to
complete Clinical and Academic assessments as stipulated by the
Department.
Please be aware that the official offer of a Registrar position will be contingent upon documentation of passing the necessary exams. Candidates for each discipline will be evaluated not only on the basis of how well they performed in the interview but also on the basis of weighted advantages in categories such as additional qualifications, work experience, preference for candidates with at least one year of experience in a rural or remote setting (post-community service), research experience, including completion of research methodology courses/modules and development of protocols, and other noteworthy qualifications.
Documentary evidence must be presented on or before the day of the interview for non-South African citizens, permanent residents, and work visa holders. The application might not be taken into consideration if the requirements are not met. The appointments are contingent on the State Security Agency (SSA) receiving favourable results from the aforementioned checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), as well as from SAQA’s verification of educational credentials, employers’ verification of prior employment history, and the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Applications sent by fax or email will not be accepted. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position(s). Any applicant who does not follow the aforementioned instructions will be disqualified. Please consider that your application was unsuccessful if you have not heard from us within three months after the advertisement’s closing date. For the aforementioned disciplines, applications are encouraged, although not all positions may be filled.
Should a discipline that has been requested be disqualified from this process, applicants will be informed as soon as possible. The goal of this Department, an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, is to encourage representativeness at all levels of all occupational categories within the Department.
CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2023