About the Role
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Rondebosch is seeking a dedicated Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. This role is pivotal in ensuring that paediatric orthopaedic patients receive top-notch outpatient, inpatient, and surgical care. As a vital part of the healthcare system, the Medical Specialist will be instrumental in managing the orthopaedic referral system and theatre lists, thereby improving the lives of young patients and their families in the Western Cape.
This position not only focuses on clinical excellence but also emphasizes the importance of teaching and training staff at all levels. By sharing expertise and fostering a learning environment, you will contribute to the growth of the next generation of medical professionals in South Africa. Your role will have a lasting impact on the health ecosystem, ensuring that all children have access to quality care and support during their recovery journey.
About the Department
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital stands as a beacon of hope and healing for children across South Africa. Known for its commitment to providing specialized healthcare, the hospital’s mission is to deliver outstanding medical services to paediatric patients, particularly in orthopaedic care. Working here means being part of a passionate team dedicated to improving child health outcomes and making a difference in the community.
The hospital not only focuses on patient care but also engages in research activities, furthering advancements in paediatric orthopaedics. By joining this department, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of service provided to vulnerable populations, ensuring that every child receives the best possible care.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and surgical care for paediatric orthopaedic patients.
- Manage the orthopaedic referral system and maintain theatre lists for efficient service delivery.
- Supervise and mentor trainees, fostering professional development within the team.
- Participate in relevant research activities to advance paediatric orthopaedic practices.
- Ensure effective management of the unit, maintaining equipment and service quality.
- Contribute to the broader health ecosystem as required, supporting community health initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- For Grade 1: No experience required post-registration with HPCSA.
- For Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years’ experience post-registration with HPCSA or a recognized foreign council.
- For Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ experience post-registration with HPCSA or a recognized foreign council.
- Strong clinical skills for effective patient care and surgical expertise in paediatric musculoskeletal conditions.
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, resource-restricted environment and work collaboratively within a team.
- Competence in teaching and transferring skills to junior staff and students.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and database management.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (Or as recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Clinical skillset to provide effective out and inpatient care.
Surgical expertise in paediatric musculoskeletal conditions.
Ability to work in high pressure, high volume and resource restricted environment.
Ability to function within a team.
Ability to transfer skills and teach junior staff and students.
Computer skills to allow functioning within digital environment / tools.
Computer literacy and database management.
Leadership, communication, organisational skills.
Job Duties
Provision of high-quality outpatient, inpatient and surgical care of paediatric orthopaedic patients.Management of paediatric orthopaedic referral system and theatre lists.
Supervision of trainees.
Teaching and training of all grades of staff.
Participate in relevant research activities in the department.
Effective management within the unit to ensuring that equipment is maintained and orthopaedic services are running efficiently.
Contribute to the health ecosystem where required.
