Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Ophthalmology) (Sessional) (5 Hours Per Week) (Contract Till 31 March 2029)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. Tertiary knowledge and skills in the field of Trauma and Emergency Ophthalmology Surgery as well as district level elective Ophthalmology. Appropriate experience in Ophthalmologic surgery as the primary surgeon and treating specialist.

Duties:
Provide specialist outpatient care to patients requiring services within the domain of ophthalmology. Provide specialist care in ROP screening of neonates. Provide surgical service to patients from New Somerset Hospital at Eerste Rivier Hospital for designated Ophthalmology lists. Provide outreach or support to surrounding District Hospitals that refers patients to New Somerset Hospital.

Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). "It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."

Enquiries: Dr H Bougaard Tel No: (021) 402-6183 (New Somerset Hospital)