GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER DIRECTORATE: HRHR Recruitment&Selection Physical Address: Private Bag X03, Mayville, 4058 Human Resources Department Tel: 031 240 1108 Fax: 031 240 1089 Recruitment&Selection IALCH 07/2024 CLOSING DATE: 06 September 2024 VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible employees on the establishment of all institutions. Institutions must ensure that all employees who meet the requirements of the post/s are made aware of this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work. DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES The following documents must be submitted: Applications for Employment Form (Z83) (Current), which is available from any Government Office or the website www.kznhealth.gov.za Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Certificates of service Faxed applications will not be accepted Reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. ref APRO/1/2006 It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of the applicant. Please note that due to the large number of applications envisaged to be received, applications will not be acknowledged. If you are not contacted by us after three months after the closing date, please regard your application as being unsuccessful. Every shortlisted applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for this post. Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Applications should be sent to: The Human Resource Manager or All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or emailed to applications@ialch.co.za NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, THERE WILL BE NO PAYMENT OF S&T CLAIMS. The department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action and people with disability employer whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of the occupational classes of the Department. ____________________________ (original signed by the CEO) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER REFERENCE NO: HCU ANAESTH/1/2024 DEPARTMENT: ANAESTHETICS SALARY - Grade 1: R1 976 070 pa all-inclusive salary package (excluding commuted overtime). NB: There is no direct appointment to grade 2. This post will operate in conjunction with other Head Clinical Unit posts in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine based in IALCH: It is envisaged that these posts will share duties and responsibilities. This will facilitate optimum service provision at IALCH and the relevant drainage area. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MBChB Degree; FCA (SA) or M.Med in Anaesthesia. Registration with HPCSA as a “Specialist Plus 5 years post registration experience as a “Specialist Anaesthesiologist” and 2024-2025 registration with HPCSA. RECOMMENDATION: Experience in managing clinical services in a>350 bed hospital, proven track record in providing postgraduate teaching, other proven managerial experience, experience in a tertiary environment, proven ability to provide specialised anaesthesia care in specialised domains or special interest, track record of academic publications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills. Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline. An in-depth knowledge of the functioning of the Anaesthesia Department. Sound knowledge of management and human resources, and current health and Public Service legislation and policy. The applicant will be expected to manage anaesthesia in a wide range of areas including areas of their special interest, as well as areas of need. Ability to perform appropriate specialised procedures, such as ultrasound guided regional blocks and vascular access, and trans-oesophageal or transthoracic or echocardiography, and complex airway management including fiberoptic intubations. Preoperative assessment, intra-operative management and postoperative care of patients undergoing anaesthesia. Proven academic capabilities and training experience. Participation in the After Hours call system is essential. BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to work within a team, to supervise teams and junior staff, and be supervised. Stress tolerance. Ability to adapt and to respond timeously to changing work environments. Self-confidence. Capacity to build and maintain relationships. Good communication skills. Leadership and decision-making skills. Knowledge of conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures. To be a professional and promote professionalism in the field of anaesthesia. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage the Anaesthetic department of a quaternary hospital in conjunction with the HCU and other HCUs. Participate in the clinical anaesthetic service of a quaternary hospital by providing consultant cover in theatre daily, providing after-hour consultant cover in Anaesthetics, participating in pre-operative assessment and perioperative care of high-risk patients in the anaesthetic clinic, undertaking development of sub-specialty services at IALCH, peri-operative Analgesic Service, and Specialised Surgical Services. Participate in outreach programs for the development of safe anaesthetic services in the IALCH catchment area. Participate in the departmental teaching programs for post-graduate and nursing staff. Undertake appropriate clinical research and support the research efforts of junior staff. The department is a training site for the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine. The occupant of this post will need to take on a significant role in this respect. Provide and ensure effective and efficient managerial and supervisory responsibilities by ensuring effective utilisation and placement of staff, maintaining discipline and ensure that staff act with integrity and professionalism within the law, delegating duties without lessening one’s own responsibility and accountability for actions taken on one’s behalf, and liaising with hospital management regarding infrastructure needs including financial, physical, equipment, staff and support of the Anaesthetic Department. Maintain self-development and staff development by CPD and CME activities. Coordinate participation in Quality Improvement measures by staff. Liaise with other Metropolitan hospitals and Medical School as and when necessary in consultation with the Head of Department. Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate training. Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic and training programs. Provide support to the Metropolitan Head of Department, in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and that services are maintained. Assess patients, plan, initiate and supervise medical care management. Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources. ENQUIRIES: DR L CRONJE - TEL 031 240 1804/5 CLOSING DATE: 06 September 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr