About the Role
The Department of Health is excited to announce five openings for the position of Registrar (Medical) in Anaesthesiology at Tygerberg Hospital, located in Parow Valley, Cape Town. In this vital role, you will be essential in providing safe medical care to patients in operating theatres and Intensive Care Units. Tygerberg Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in South Africa and plays a crucial role in serving the community by offering high-quality healthcare and training future medical professionals. This role not only supports patient care but also contributes significantly to the education and advancement of healthcare skills in the region.
As a Registrar in Anaesthesiology, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse team of medical and surgical professionals, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients. Your involvement in teaching, clinical support, and research will have a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape in South Africa. Your commitment to excellence in patient care and education will help foster a new generation of healthcare providers dedicated to making a difference in their communities.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health of South Africans through comprehensive, accessible, and quality healthcare services. Its mission encompasses various healthcare initiatives, including health promotion, disease prevention, and the provision of medical services to all citizens. Working within this department not only allows you to contribute to public health efforts but also to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the well-being of the population.
What You’ll Do
- Provide safe medical care to patients in the operating theatres and Intensive Care Units.
- Offer clinical support to other medical and surgical disciplines at Tygerberg Hospital and associated facilities.
- Perform on-site after-hours duties as per the call roster.
- Supervise and support medical interns and medical officers delivering care on the service platform.
- Actively participate in teaching programs, tutorials, and assessments as part of the registrar training program.
- Assist in the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff, and paramedics.
- Develop critical skills necessary for becoming an Anaesthesiology specialist.
- Engage in research and audits related to Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain, and Peri-operative Medicine.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
- A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Willingness to work overtime and provide emergency and after-hour call cover.
- Completion of Diploma in Anaesthesia [DA(SA)] and FCA(SA) Primary exams.
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with appropriate clinical experience since obtaining the MBChB degree.
- Practical Anaesthesiology experience and knowledge in the field.
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 Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Emergency and after hour call cover.
Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training hospital but will be required to work across the distributed training platform.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Diploma in Anaesthesia [DA(SA)] successfully completed.
FCA(SA) Primary exams successfully completed.
Effective leadership & interpersonal skills.
Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB.
Knowledge and practical skills.
Appropriate Anaesthesiology experience.
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Job Duties
Provision of safe medical care to patients in the operating theatres and Intensive Care Units at Tygerberg Hospital and associated training hospitals.Provide clinical support to other medical and surgical disciplines at Tygerberg Hospital and associated training hospitals.
Perform onsite after-hours duties as per call roster.
Supervise and support medical interns and medical officers providing medical care on the service platform.
Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and assessments as part of the registrar training program.
Assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics.
Learn critical skills required of an Anaesthesiology specialist.
Involvement in research/audits relating to Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain and Peri-operative Medicine.
