About the Role
The Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 in Hepatobiliary Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory, Cape Town, is a pivotal role that directly impacts the health and well-being of the local community. This position is embedded within one of South Africa’s leading public hospitals, renowned for its commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery. The person in this role will not only manage surgical services but also engage in the training and development of surgical staff, contributing to the hospital’s mission of providing top-notch medical care.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of surgical gastroenterology, overseeing clinical service provision and the management of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit. Your expertise will help shape the future of surgical practices while ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community, promoting health and wellness through skilled medical intervention.
About the Department
Groote Schuur Hospital is part of the Department of Health, which plays a crucial role in the public healthcare system of South Africa. The hospital serves as a tertiary care facility, offering specialized medical services, education, and research. Working here means being part of an esteemed institution that is dedicated to improving health outcomes and addressing the healthcare challenges faced by the population. Every day, professionals in this department strive to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans, making your work meaningful and impactful.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical service in surgical gastroenterology and hepatobiliary surgery.
- Manage and oversee surgical staff, ensuring high standards of practice and care.
- Participate in academic activities, contributing to the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Engage in operational management to enhance service delivery within the unit.
- Conduct clinically relevant research to advance the field of surgical gastroenterology.
- Participate in after-hours call systems and work commuted overtime as needed.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Medical Sub-Specialist post-registration.
- Strong clinical and surgical competency in the field.
- Ability to teach and mentor students and fellows effectively.
- Insight into local healthcare delivery challenges, emphasizing diversity and equity.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon.
Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Sub- specialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
Inherent requirements of the job: It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
Participate in the after- hours call system.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students and sub specialist fellows.
Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment.
Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity.
Job Duties
Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit.Management and training of surgical staff.
Participation in academic and management activities of the division.
