Medical Specialist (Trauma)
Gauteng Department of Health · Gauteng
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- Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery.
- The following will be added advantage: Minimum qualification of an MBBChB or South African Equivalent and an FCS SA as well as full registration with the HPCSA as a specialist General Surgeon.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for clinical work and supervision in all aspects of the unit, casualty, ward, ICU and surgical procedures in theatre. The teaching of registrars and medical students would be extended as well as involvement in setting and marking of student exams.
- Teaching may be extended to national and regional level. Research activity would be expected and a minimum of one publication per annum will be mandatory as well as supervision of MMeds. The candidate will also be expected to teach on defined courses as well as present at congress, physically or virtually. The candidate would also be expected to perform outreach activities to the cluster hospitals referring to CMJAH.
- Various unit management responsibilities would be allocated as well. The incumbent would be expected to be the point of coordination amongst the unit managers of various wards as well as be available to resolve management issues as they arise.
- They would be expected to formulate and enforce unit protocols. Data support and management would be expected as well as a basic to advanced knowledge of computing skills. University activities not limited to teaching will be included at the discretion of the need of the unit/ university.
Closing Date : 21-08-2026