SALARY
:
Grade 1: R1 887 363 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE
:
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH), Rondebosch, this is
a joint staff appointment with UCT-FHS
REQUIREMENTS
:
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Sub-Specialist in Paediatric Surgery. Registration with a professional
council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric
Surgery. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a
Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in
Paediatric Surgery. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work
overtime as required. Valid Driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong moral and ethical record in paediatric surgical practice. Demonstrated
qualities and strengths: people and project leadership, enthusiasm,
communication, facilitation skills, and commitment. Extensive experience and
clinical expertise to perform highly specialised paediatric surgical operative
procedures. Involvement in paediatric Oncology and colorectal surgery will be
an advantage. Experience in service organisation, People Management,
Clinical and Corporate Governance Experienced academic in both under- and
post-graduate teaching and training. Ability to deal with issues of diversity,
transformation, and equity. Strong record of relevant research excellence.
Computer literacy.
DUTIES
:
Provide and strengthen paediatrics surgical services for all children in the
Division of Paediatric Surgery at RCWMCH and referral centres. Coordinate
outreach programmes to strengthen and support paediatric surgical services
in the province. Manage Paediatric Surgery as Clinical Unit Head including
outpatient, Inpatient, Emergency and Afterhours service. Effective and Efficient
Management of Human and financial resources. Provide support for the Head
of Division of Paediatric Surgery at RCWMCH. Quality improvement: clinical
audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation, clinical governance,
reporting on key paediatric surgical indicators. Co-ordinate, and actively
participate in paediatric surgical training. Perform and supervise Paediatric
Surgical research activities in Paediatric Surgery, Trauma and Burn Units.
Sustain and improve internationally recognized academic status of the
department.
ENQUIRIES
:
Prof S Cox Tel No: (021) 658 5012, Email: Sharon.cox@uct.ac.za
APPLICATIONS
:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE
:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE
:
10 May 2024