Medical Specialist, Charlotte Maxeke - Gauteng Department of Health

DUTIES:          

• As a Medical Specialist (cardiology), the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general cardiology patients within the various units in the Division of Cardiology.
• The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds, including post-intake, follow-up and teaching rounds.
• In addition, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students, inpatient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Other clinical duties will include managing patients at the various out-patient clinics in the Division of Cardiology.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associate clinical staff.
• Outreach to cluster hospitals of the CMJAH complex.
• Fulfil the training requirement as set out by relevant CMSA and Wits University Division of Cardiology.

• Supervision of the clinical technology service as required.
• Rotation thru the various academic hospitals is compulsory.
• Participation in the educational duties of the Wits Division of Cardiology and Department of Internal.
• Performance of research within the Department.
• Supervision of research within the Department and MMed students.
• Training and supervision of Registrars, Medical officers, Medical interns and Medical students, including tutorials, teaching ward and skills development.
• The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

REQUIREMENTS:          

Grade 1: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine and/or a subspecialist in Internal Medicine.

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialty in Internal Medicine.

No experience is required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist. The following will be an added advantage: Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine (FCP-SA) or equivalent, Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine. Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team, Computer Literacy.

Grade 2: an appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist and proof of current registration. A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.

Grade 3: an appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist and proof of current registration. A minimum of 10 years experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.

SALARY:

Grade 1: R1 122 630 per annum, all-inclusive package

Grade 2: R1 283 592 per annum, all-inclusive package

Grade 3: R1 489 665 per annum, all-inclusive package

CENTRE: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital