Paramedic jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after-hours call cover are compulsory. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but may be required to work across the platform on request.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

NOTE

Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 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. 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 personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract. 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. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. 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. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stelllenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines. “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 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)”.

ENQUIRIES

Dr K Moodley – Kitesh.Moodley@westerncape.gov.za

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

FCS Part 1 as well as appropriate clinical experience in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Burns, Hand Surgery and/or Trauma. A current certificate of ATLS and completion of a Basic Surgical Skills course are required. Relevant exposure to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burns, Hand Surgery, Wound Care, Trauma and peri-operative surgical care. Relevant experience in research/audit/publications, and effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provision of safe Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery care to patients. Peri-operative care of plastic surgery patients, including emergency, elective, trauma, burns, hand surgery, wound care and reconstructive surgery patients. Participation in Intensive Care and High Care management where relevant. Learn the art and science of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, including burns care, hand surgery, soft-tissue reconstruction, wound management, trauma-related reconstruction, congenital and acquired deformities, and relevant microsurgical principles. Attend tutorials and assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics. On-site after-hours duties relating to the care of newly arriving acute patients as well as inpatients. Involvement in research/audits relating to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burns, Hand Surgery, Trauma and Wound Care.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.