Medical Officer: Grade 1 to 3 (Neurosurgery) (1-Year Contract)
Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: GSH105/2025
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Note:
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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all medical officer appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Evidence of interest in neurosurgery. Ability to work under pressure as part of a clinical team. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree MBChB. Basic surgical skills and other courses are recommended. Research interest and experience. FCNeurosurg (SA) Primary.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required n South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Enquiries:
Prof G Fieggen, tel no. (021) 406 6213 or Vuyiwe.bathaka@uct.ac.za
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Teaching. Leadership. Research. Clinical Service: Patient care and operative. Clinical Governance.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certified. Completion of community service. Participate in the after-hours call system.
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1,001,349 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,142,553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,322,352 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Starting Date:
6/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 6/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
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