Registrars - Family Medicine (Tshwane District Health Services - Sefako Makgatho Health Science)

SAdocs · September 26, 2025, 3:24pm

Registrars - Family Medicine

Reference Number : REFS/023376
Directorate : Family Medicine
Number of Posts : 2
Package : R 1 001 349. 00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
Enquiries : Dr. V.B Mkhatshwa 012 451 9247/ 073 433 6861 Monday to Friday during office hours only

Requirements :

Matric Certificate and MBChB or equivalent. Candidate has current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner. A candidate must have completed 12 months of community service. BLS and ACLS or PALS or ATLS will be an added advantage. An applicant must be a permanent / naturalized South African resident. OTHER SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS: Self-discipline, knowledge of relevant legislations, regulations, health programs and policies, program planning, implementation and evaluation. Information management, quality assurance and improvement programs, leadership, problem solving, computer literacy, stress tolerance, self-confidence, objectiveness and empathy and be self-driven as this is adult learning. He/she must have planning and organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills are a requirement.

Duties :

The successful candidates will be responsible for rendering clinical services at Primary Health facilities in line with the specific training curriculum of the training Family medicine department.This will include assessment and treatment of patients and supervision of undergraduate MBCHB students. The registrar is expected to carry out related administrative duties, to participate in all activities of Family Medicine which relate to teaching and research. S/he will participate in departmental audit activities, prepare and write reports. The registrar will be rotating through relevant related departments at various hospital complexes in their specific outreach programs in line wth the departmental curriculum of the University,including community health care centres and clinics. As well as performing any other related functions as required by the clinical facility manager where they will be rotating. Commuted overtime is compulsory as it forms part of the training curriculum and RWOPS is not permitted in this training post. The post is a four year non renewable contract program and the applicant will be expected to vacate the post upon completion of the stipulated period.

Notes :

These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Pretoria and Sefako Makgatho University. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane District Health Services - Sefako Makgatho Health Science

Closing Date : 10-10-2025