Registrar (Medical) Public Health Medicine (4-year contract post)
Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: GRD76/2025
Garden Route & Central Karoo Districts
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy, and the ability to learn new technical skills. The candidate must have a strong understanding of public health, health systems and health policy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills. The successful candidate is expected to be technically competent, to align to the values of the Department of Health and Wellness and to be kind.
Enquiries:
Ms Heliza Mentoor, tel.no. (044) 803 2700
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 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. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. . 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. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personnel. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Candidates who are not yet in possession of the stipulated registration requirements at the time of application 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). Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Applications will also be considered for similar posts that becomes vacant in the Garden Route District for a period of 3 months.
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Public Health medical service provision in the public sector health services. Teaching and training/supervision of under and postgraduates and running training for WCG service personnel. Operational research and presentation and publication in peer-reviewed scientific fora. Management, administration and leadership – using public health expertise to assist administration, management and allocation of personnel, resources and facilities, and to monitor and evaluate programmes and projects. Participate in formal training in public health disciplinary components.
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in the category of independent practice.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Registration for the MMED in Public Health Medicine at the University of Cape Town. Willingness to be resident to the George area for up to two years. A Masters level qualification in Public Health such as an MPH or equivalent.
Remuneration:
R 1 001 349 per annum - R 1 046 763 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Starting Date:
4/25/2025 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: 5/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
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