Medical Specialist

Reference Number: REFS/050116

Directorate: Neurosurgery

Number of Posts: 1

Package: R1 395 528.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive - package)

Enquiries: Dr D. Mamo TEL: 011 717 2715 Ms L. Maseko TEL: 011 488 3711

Requirements

Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Neurosurgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical specialist in Neurosurgery. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical specialist in Neurosurgery. The following will be added advantage: 03 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical specialist in General Surgery. Knowledge and Competencies: Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; surgical skills; training and teaching at both under -and- post- graduate levels. Publication record will be an added advantage. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties

Effective overall management of the surgical unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment. Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Notes

KINDLY NOTE THAT THE SALARY WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS PER OSD POLICY. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date: 01-07-2026