KWAZULU DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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MEDICAL SPECIALIST REF NO: MEDSPECORTHO/ 1/2022 (X1 POST)
Department: Orthopaedics
SALARY : Grade 1: R532.00 per hour
Grade 2: R608.00 per hour
Grade 3: R706.00 per hour
Hourly Rate per Session/ (notch per annum)
No of Sessions per week: Incumbent 1-8 hours and Incumbent 2-16 hours, (Each Session is equivalent to 1 hour)
Nature of Appointment: Sessional – Not exceeding 12 months; subject to annual review
CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Candidates must also have experience in managing severe trauma. Candidate must be able to operate independently on patients with orthopaedic trauma and uncomplicated elective orthopaedic patients requiring surgical treatment. Experience: Grade 1- The appointment to Grade I requires appropriate qualification plus registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in a normal speciality (Orthopaedics). Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist – Orthopaedics. Grade 2: Five (5) years post registration experience as a Medical Specialist -Orthopaedics with Health Professions Council of South Africa. Grade 3: requires Ten (10) years post registration experience after registration as Medical Specialist – Orthopaedics with Health Professions Council of South Africa. Recommendation: Experience with pelvic surgery (fracture management) is an advantage. Experience in a dedicated arthroplasty unit is an advantage (total hip and knee arthroplasty unit). Purpose of Post: This post is primarily designed to provide orthopaedic services under the direction of the head of department – both within IALCH, and the Metropolitan hospitals as required (outreach).
 
DUTIES : The individual will provide expert knowledge in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery. This encompasses primarily the assessment and treatment of patients requiring orthopaedic care. The candidate will also be responsible for teaching junior medical and paramedical staff. He is expected to engage in research and perform administrative functions as directed by the Head of Department. He will also participate in orthopaedic outreach programs within the framework of the Department of Health. There are no associated after hour duties. Provide orthopaedic care to patients with orthopaedic conditions, especially trauma. Provide orthopaedic services to the trauma unit and elective orthopaedic services. Be responsible for basic operations, especially for bone and soft tissue trauma. To supervise and teach new doctors in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions, especially trauma. Conduct Out-patient clinics in the hospital. Conduct patient management in the wards including both High Care and Intensive Care Unit and ensuring set standards are maintained. Be responsible for all letters and assist patients with SASSA forms and medico-legal issues and forms. Conduct research in the field of Orthopaedics. The incumbent will also be responsible for teaching of medical, paramedical and nursing staff. Prepare and Attend Mortality and Morbidity meetings as required and forms. Conduct research in the field of Orthopaedics.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr. PV Ryan Tel No: 031 240 2160
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or posted to Private Bag X03, Mayville, 4058.
 
NOTE : An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za.Copies of ID documents, Std 10, educational qualifications, certificates of service and professional registration certificates need not be certified as only shortlisted candidates will be requested to supply certified copies and proof of current registration must be submitted together with your CV. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
Please note that the selected candidate It is the applicant’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on application. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, There will be no payment of S&T claims.
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 February 2022