KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Closing date: 06 September 2024
POST 30/256: MEDICAL & DENTAL REGISTRAR
Discipline:
Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Reg.01/2025,
Cardiothoracic Surgery Reg.02/2025,
Dermatology Reg.03/2025,
Emergency Medicine Reg.04/2025,
Family Medicine Reg.05/2025,
Internal Medicine Reg.06/2025,
Neurology Reg.07/2025,
Oncology Reg.08/2025,
Orthopaedics Reg.09/2025,
Paediatrics & Child Health Reg.10/2025,
Psychiatry Reg.11/2025,
Dental (Oral Pathology) Reg.12/2025
SALARY: R946 146 per annum. Applicants to note: Salary package is subject to OSD determination plus commuted overtime depending on needs of the Discipline/Institution.
CENTRE: Various (KZN) / Gauteng and KZN for Dental Registrars:
REQUIREMENTS: Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (Medical) / Tertiary qualification BCHD/BDS or equivalent (Dental); Plus Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa; Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa; Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer/Dentist as at closing date of this advert; Valid driver’s license; Relevant Discipline Specific Minimum Requirements below (depending on the Discipline / Dentistry): Anesthesiology and Critical Care: 12 Months full time experience in Anesthesia and DA (SA) or equivalent and FCA Part 1 Examination (or Equivalent).
Emergency Medicine: 6 Months full time, recent experience in the Discipline and Primary Exams.
ardiothoracic Surgery: FCS Primary Exams and ATLS Course.
Dermatology: Contribution to social outreach programmes (shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide evidence and proof) and an accredited IsiZulu course for non-Zulu speaking candidates and documented research or scientific peer reviewed publications and 12 months Medical Officer time in Dermatology.
Family Medicine: Nil.
Internal Medicine: 12 months experience in the Discipline and FCP Part I and experience in a rural area or peripheral setting post community service. Dental (Oral Pathology): A minimum of five (5) years in clinical practice and Primary exam.
Neurology: 6 months experience in the Discipline of Internal Medicine and Primary exams.
Oncology: 6 months experience in the Discipline. Orthopaedics: 12 months recent experience the Discipline and Primary exams.
Paediatrics & Child Health: 6 months experience in the Discipline in a Regional hospital and FC Peads Part I or Diploma in Child Health. Psychiatry: 6 months experience in the Discipline and either FC Psych I or Diploma in Mental Health (or equivalent). Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.
DUTIES: Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc., management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates, provision of after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor, Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field.
ENQUIRIES:
Discipline enquiries: Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Prof D. Gopalan Tel No: (031) 260-4329 Cardiothoracic Surgery Dr R. Madansein Tel No: (031) 260-2114 Dermatology Prof Ncoza Dlova Tel No: (031) 260-4530 Emergency Medicine Dr S. Garach Tel No: (031) 260-4531 Family Medicine Prof B. Gaede Tel No: (031) 260-4485 Internal Medicine Prof N. Magula: Tel No: (031) 260-4242 Neurology Prof V.B. Patel Tel No: (031) 420-2359 Oncology Dr L. Stop forth Tel No: (033) 897-3222 Orthopaedics Dr P.G. Mthethwa Tel No: (031) 260 4297 Paediatrics & Child Health Prof R. Masekela Tel No: (031) 260-4348 Psychiatry Prof B. Chiliza Tel No: (031) 260-4321 Dental (Oral Pathology) Dr. N. Daki Tel No: (033) 395-2332 Department of Health HR enquiries: Mrs R Erasmus Tel No: (033) 395 2742/3347/2472
APPLICATION: All applications must be addressed to Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, Department of Health, Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver/ courier to Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower.
Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.
Applications can also be submitted through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or directly to the following email address Headoffice.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
Applications submitted though the online platforms must include copies of all documents listed above. Original certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates which must be submitted on the day of the interview.
ATTENTION: Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resources Tel No: (033) 395 2742/3347/2472
NOTE: Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is 4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which includes training AND service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. Please note that proof of successful completion of the required examinations as indicated, is a pre-requisite and must be submitted if invited to an interview. The interview process will consist of technical and practical assessment aspects as well as an Ethical Assessment as part of the recruitment process. An assessment of competences will also be done as part of the selection process. This may include verification of qualifications, experience, reference checks etc. In addition to interview performance, selection will be based on multiple parameters. Note: Dental Registrars: training will be both within Gauteng and KZN Province. Initial relocation cost will be covered by Department of Health; Dental registrars will be responsible for finding their own accommodation. Training and rendering of clinical services will take place at various sites Greys, IALCH, King Edward and universities in Gauteng. The training sites will be determined by the Academic Head of Department. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MDENT. All Registrars will be required to sign a service obligation contract with KZN DOH. Preference will be given to candidates from KZN. The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Application Pro-forma form (mandatory) which is accessible from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and driver’s license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies on or before the day of the interview. The post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. It is the responsibility of those applicants with foreign qualifications to have the qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 162 Whilst applications are invited for the above disciplines, not all may be filled. Applicants will be advised in due course, should a discipline which has been applied for be excluded from this process. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets for the occupational level concerned. Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).
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