About the Role
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals for the position of Registrar (Medical) in Paediatric Surgery. Located in Rondebosch, Cape Town, this vital role is essential for providing exceptional medical care to children in need of surgical interventions. As a Registrar, you will not only be involved in clinical services and patient care but also contribute significantly to teaching and research initiatives that enhance the overall quality of paediatric healthcare in our community.
This position is crucial in the public service sector, as it directly impacts the lives of young patients and their families. By joining our team, you will play a part in a compassionate environment that values innovation and leadership in healthcare. Your work will help shape the next generation of medical professionals while ensuring that children receive the highest standard of surgical care possible.
About the Department
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is a prominent institution dedicated to providing specialized healthcare services to children across South Africa. With a mission to deliver exceptional, comprehensive healthcare, the hospital focuses on paediatric surgery, trauma, and burn care. Working in this department means being part of a team committed to improving children’s health outcomes and making a meaningful impact on their lives and families.
As part of the Department of Health, the hospital is committed to supporting the physical and emotional well-being of its young patients. Emphasizing a collaborative approach, staff members work together to create a nurturing environment that fosters healing and growth.
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality clinical services in paediatric surgery, including operative procedures.
- Lead and supervise junior medical staff in developing their skills and competencies.
- Engage in teaching and mentoring undergraduate medical students and other staff.
- Participate in research and innovation initiatives to enhance surgical practices.
- Ensure adherence to clinical governance and patient care protocols.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Valid HPCSA registration for independent practice.
- A valid driver’s license and computer literacy, including database management skills.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to high-quality surgical practice.
- Previous clinical experience in paediatric surgery, including post-community service experience.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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 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 requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s license.
Computer literacy, database management.
Ability to work in a team.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong moral and ethical record in surgical practice.
The ability to work in a busy tertiary care hospital providing specialist paediatric surgical, trauma and burn care and surgery.
Ability to supervise junior team members and medical officers in acquiring appropriate skills.
Ability to teach undergraduate students and other staff categories.
Basic computer skills in programs on the MS platform including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, or similar applications.
Commitment to learning, research, inclusive and wholistic patient management and surgical skills.
Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations.
Previous research experience (publication/conference presentation).
Post community service experience in Paediatric Surgery.
FCS (SA) intermediate examination.
Job Duties
Teaching.Leadership.
Innovation and Research.
Clinical Service: Operative.
Clinical Governance.
Clinical Service: Patient Care.
