Registrar Job Opportunities at Memorial Children’s Hospital: Apply now

POST 26/71: REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 (PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE)

SALARY : R949 146 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 (4 posts)
Groote Schuur Hospital (2 posts)
New Somerset Hospital (1 post)

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with
a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Inherent
requirements of the job: Must provide after-hours emergency service. Valid driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): 12 months post-internship experience in paediatrics (under
onsite supervision of a registered paediatrician), including at least 6 months of clinical
experience in general paediatrics and clinical experience with neonatal intubation and
ventilation, is required. Applicants must have a valid APLS as well as a valid FC Paeds part 1.
The Diploma in Child Health, the NALS certificate and additional pediatric/ neonatal experience
are strongly recommended. Ability to work in a professional team. Post-internship experience
in general paediatrics (under onsite supervision of a registered paediatrician), including clinical
experience with neonatal intubation and ventilation. Ability to achieve and maintain good
interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Excellent report, clinical note and
referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Experience with teamwork,
planning, organizing and coordination. Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication,
analytical and problem-solving skills Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and
facilitate holistic treatment. Good time management.

DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs): Provide a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families.
Supervision of junior medical staff to ensure quality of care and good clinical outcomes.
Interaction with (and supervision of where necessary) nursing staff, allied professionals, and
students. Informal teaching and training of junior staff in the course of clinical work. Teaching
(formal and informal) of undergraduate medical students. Achieve success in the FCPaed II
exam of the CMSA prior to the end of the four-year contract. Graduation with an MMed
(Paediatrics) degree prior to the end of the four-year contract. Effective and efficient
administration of clinical services. Clinical leadership in the workplace. Administration of
registrar rosters and the teaching program. Improve professional competence by regular self
learning and reflection with the application of current evidence.

ENQUIRIES: Dr M Salie, tel. no. (021) 658-5430 or Email: Moegamad.salie@westerncape.gov.za

APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply online: western cape health-jobs (click “online applications”)

NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment of Registrars will
be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent
residents with a valid identity document No payment of any kind is required when applying for
this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may
also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of
application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed
registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This
concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration
in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a
change in registration status). ii) Other: Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates
with the applicable University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the
discipline in the yearbook and guidelines

CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024

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