Medical Registrar: Orthopaedic Surgery
Gauteng Department of Health · Gauteng
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- Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA for 2026/2027 as Medical Practitioner.
- Candidate who has passed the College of Medicine South AfricaCMSA Surgical Primary exam and CMSA Orthopaedic Intermediate exam will be added advantage Evidence of Previous involvement in research and a Logbook of surgical experience will serve as an advantage.
- The following will be added advantage: a relevant post graduate surgical exposure and skills development college CMSA Primary and Intermediate exams or post rotation in ICU, and General Surgery. Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
Duties
- Clinical assessment of orthopaedic patients ,formulation, development and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans. Daily ward round and attendance at OPD with comprehensive and proactive general patient management and post-operative care. Admission of patient ,preparation of patient for theatre and booking of theatre lists, performance of surgical procedures concordat with a registrar position.
- The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and orthopaedic emergencies. Participate in after-hours calls and execution of urgent orthopaedic procedures. Counselling and education of patient and families.
- Proper clinical record keeping and completion of Medico-legal reports and formse.g. 120 Death Certificate.Participation in ward/departmental administrative duties and M& M meetings. Commitment to the highest level of care ,ethics, professionalism and punctuality.
- Work responsibility within a multi-disciplinary team. Work at and participate in outreach, academic and research programmes at any of the Gauteng Health Facilities affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedics Surgery of the University of the Witwatersrand.
- Academically : will participate in the Orthopaedics teaching programme as per the Department of Orthopaedics Surgery at Witwatersrand University and conduct research under supervision with the aim of attaining the MMed Degree and CMSA Fellowship Final exam The incumbent will train in the various disciplines of orthopaedic surgery and will teach and supervise medical officers, medical Interns and medical Students.
Closing Date : 28-09-2026