• Reference Number : refs/035043
• Directorate : Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 341 855.00
• Enquiries : Dr S Carim Tel No: 011 898 8000

Requirements :

• A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent), plus current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Knowledge, Skills and competencies required: Sound clinical knowledge and experience of procedures and protocols in Emergency Medicine including advanced adult and paediatric resuscitative interventions. Good verbal and written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cross cultural awareness, sound teaching and supervisory abilities. A concern for excellence and quality care.
• The ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team and work in a challenging environment.

Duties :

1. Assists the Head of Clinical Unit (HCU) to ensure optimal Emergency Medicine Service. Assist the HCU in the development of management protocols / policies for the department.
2. Provide emergency clinical care and oversight as expected of a specialist in Emergency Medicine.
3. Assist with quality improvement imperatives including clinical audits (morbidity & mortality reporting and reviewing clinical documentations audits etc.) and continuous professional development activities.
4. Training of registrars, nurses, junior doctors and colleagues and promote ongoing staff development in accordance with individual and departmental needs.
5. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards in the department.
6. Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times. Engage in research and supervise registrar research.
7. Partake in outreach programmes of the Department of Health (DOH). Supervise, teach & assess medical students.
8. Signing annual performance agreements and availability for quarterly reviews. NB: Performance of commuted overtime is compulsory and will be worked in the discipline based on the need of the institution.