REGISTRAR (EMERGENCY MEDICINE) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services (4-Year Contract)

Job Overview

Khayelitsha District Hospital is hiring a Registrar in Emergency Medicine for a 4-year contract. The role involves providing emergency medical care, supervising junior staff, and participating in academic training programs at the University of Stellenbosch or University of Cape Town. Candidates must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice), hold a valid driver's licence, and have completed FCEM (SA) Part 1. Certification in ATLS, ACLS, APLS, or PALS is required. The position includes after-hours duties and potential rotation across health facilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification allowing registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• Valid code B/EB driver’s licence.
• FCEM (SA) Part 1 completed.
• ATLS, ACLS, APLS, or PALS certification.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research).
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform duties at various training complexes.
• Ability to provide emergency and after-hour call cover.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide safe medical care for emergency patients at Khayelitsha District Hospital and associated training hospitals.
• Perform on-site after-hours duties according to the call roster.
• Supervise, train, and support medical interns, students, and medical officers.
• Attend teaching program activities, tutorials, and assessments.
• Acquire critical skills required of an Emergency Physician.
• Participate in research and audits related to Emergency Medicine.
• Perform administrative and medicolegal duties.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.

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