Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics)

About

Three anaesthetics specialist posts at Groote Schuur Hospital, with service also potentially across named Metro West and Rural East facilities. Requires HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology; Grade 2 requires five years and Grade 3 ten years' appropriate post-registration experience. Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum; Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum; Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum. Number of posts: 3. Duty station: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory.

How to apply

Apply online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Attach an updated CV.

Responsibilities

• The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's, New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals.
• Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and postgraduate teaching, training and research.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services.
• Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses.
• Manage and provide leadership to colleagues and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including assessments and performance management.
• Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions.
• Build and maintain Departmental team spirit and development.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
• Commuted overtime is compulsory.