POST 21/295 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL GENETICS)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 341 855 per annum
Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum
Grade 3: R1 773 222 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s
personal needs).
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics. Registration with a Professional
Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Medical
Genetics. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a
Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’
appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA
(or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign
qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics. Grade 3: A
minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after
registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional
Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in
Medical Genetics. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s
license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy. Strong ethical
principles. Knowledge of relevant medico-legal matters. Leadership and
organisational skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to initiate own research
projects and supervise research projects. Relevant clinical and counselling
skills. Experience of under- and postgraduate teaching in the health sciences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. It will be expected of the
successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted
overtime.
DUTIES : Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with genetic defects or
congenital anomalies, including cascade testing. Examination of pregnancy
losses and arrange appropriate testing with view of future counselling. Provide
comprehensive genetic counselling. Provide advice to doctors and other health
professionals including pro-active education and guidance. Provide advice on
laboratory investigations and review laboratory results. Supervise and provide
training to registrars. Assist with training of under- and postgraduate students
across service platform. Develop, implement and supervise research projects.
Perform appropriate outreach screening and counselling services.
ENQUIRIES : Prof. S. Moosa Tel No: (021) 938-4217/9218
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for the 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration
as Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
CLOSING DATE : 04 July 2025
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