Medical specialist: Ophthalmology (sessional) (New Somerset Hospital)

Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Ophthalmology) (Sessional 10 hours p/w)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS309/2024
New Somerset Hospital,

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Afr
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subje
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 to register 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within New Somerset Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Dr BG Lenhard, tel no. (044) 802 4661
Dr Donna Stokes, Tel 021 402-6408.

Appropriate experience in Health Information Systems (HIS): e.g. CLINICOM
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. 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 Ophthalmology. 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 Ophthalmology.

Clinical service provision: Provide efficient and cost-effective anaesthetic service of high quality
Provide specialist outpatient care to patients requiring services within the domain of ophthalmology. Provide specialist care in ROP screening of neonates. Provide surgical service to patients from New Somerset Hospital at Eerste Rivier Hospital for designated Ophthalmology lists. Provide outreach or support to surrounding District Hospitals that refers patients to New Somerset Hospital.

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmologist.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. Tertiary knowledge and skills in the field of Trauma and Emergency Ophthalmology Surgery as well as district level elective orthopaedics.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Driver’s licence.

Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 612 per hour, Grade 2: R 698 per hour, Grade 3: R 809 per hour Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
11/22/2024 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: 12/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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