POST 29/18 : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GR 1 – PLASTIC SURGERY REF NO: GS 18/24
Component: Surgery
SALARY : R1 976 070 per annum, (all-inclusive package), consists of 70% basic salary and 30%
flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted
overtime which is based on Departmental operational needs. Employee must sign the
commuted overtime contract form annually.
CENTRE : Greys Hospital, PMB Metropolitan Hospitals Complex
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent MBCHB or Equivalent qualification Plus A specialist
qualification in the appropriate Health Science, Plus Registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa for independent practice as a Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery Specialist with significant experience in the relevant discipline;
At least five years post registration experience as a Specialist in Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery. (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of
all documents). Recommendations: Experience in a tertiary environment, research
experience and management training will be a recommendation. Knowledge, Skills,
Attributes and Abilities Participation in the after-hours call system is essential
Appropriate Specialist procedures and protocols within field of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery Sound knowledge of Human Resource management. Financial
Management – monitoring of expenditure, Essential Drug List, Management functions
– policy analysis and implementation, strategic management, project management,
information management, total quality management and improvement, legal aspects,
patient care and service delivery, applicable mandatory requirements and Acts,
Regulations, Protocols and Guidelines used in Health Services. Planning and
developing an appropriate program for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
advancement in the Metropolis and in the referring regional hospitals. Good
communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skill. Develop and foster cooperation with Medical School and UKZN. Competence in undergraduate, post
graduate and subspecialty training. Computer literacy
DUTIES : Clinical Care Incumbent to provide plastic surgery services at Grey’s Hospital, in the
Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex and the tertiary drainage area;
Participate in the delivery of a 24-hour in-patient and out-patient plastic surgery care
within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex and the tertiary drainage
hospitals; Develop management protocols for plastic surgery patients in accordance
with the level of care of the Metropolis and referral hospitals; Provide appropriate plastic
surgery care to patients in the Metropolis and tertiary drainage area; Maintain and
monitor specialist, medical officer and registrar plastic surgery call system Accept
responsibility for continuous professional development in plastic surgery (in reach and
outreach program) in area 2 Develop and participate in outreach program for plastic
surgery for area 2 Scholarship Provide support, supervision and mentorship to
colleagues, postgraduate students and medical officers within plastic surgery Manage
the postgraduate training for plastic surgery in Grey’s hospital including clinical training
and MMed research support Participate in and support the UKZN academic program
for the plastic surgery department Stimulate and conduct sponsored and nonsponsored research activities for departmental and institutional development.
Professionalism Incorporate the principles of proper discipline within plastic surgery,
good communication within the department and other disciplines, interdisciplinary
collaboration and proper ethics within plastic surgery Governance Develop
infrastructure and equipment procurement and maintenance plans for plastic surgery
Develop plans for staff recruitment, retention, development and performance
assessment for plastic surgery at Grey’s hospital Procure appropriate theatre
equipment to meet tertiary needs Accept responsibility for development and fulfilment
of departmental objectives. Provide appropriate CPD activities within the employing
institution (Grey’s Hospital) Institute Quality Assurance plans to maintain and improve
plastic surgery standards in the Metropolis and in the referring hospitals. Foster collaboration with other hospitals within the tertiary drainage areas to improve level of
care locally and to facilitate proper referral patterns. Administration and Management
Implement personal time management Have a plan for management of all resources
required for plastic surgery at Grey’s hospital. This must include consumables required
for surgical and outpatient procedures. Active management of outpatient clinic, ward
and theatre for plastic surgery together with nursing collaboration must occur. The
plastic surgery department must have a vision, strategic and operational plan that is in
line with Grey’s hospital plan Projects Exercise cost-control on the professional
activities of the Department to contain expenditures to the allocated budget. Develop
data collection system for plastic surgery
ENQUIRIES : Dr V Govindasamy Tel No: (033) 897 3379/81
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys
Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or email to
Malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za Khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za.
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs M Chandulal
NOTE : Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications
and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a
detailed curriculum vitae only. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be
sharing administrative duties and responsibilities at Grey’s Hospital. This will facilitate
optimum service provision at Grey’s hospital and the relevant drainage area. The
employment equity target for this post is: African Male, African Female.
CLOSING DATE : 30 August 2024