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Requirements

Skills

• Knowledge of Public Service legislation
• policies and procedures. Medical management
• written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills. Provide evidence of leadership qualities and experience. Provide evidence of teaching and learning and examining (undergraduate and postgraduate level). Proof of the following research experience e.g. (publications
• postgraduate supervision
• National / Local Research organizations
• (or equivalent qualifications) or a PhD. 146 Evidence of good professional standing
• e.g. membership of professional organizations (other than HPCSA) Ensure effective delivery of services according to current guidelines. Lead clinical governance activities
• including audits
• M&M reviews and quality improvement initiatives.

Duties

Manage patient flow and optimise orthopaedics, ward, operating Theatre and outpatient services for safe, efficient care.

Oversee clinical outcomes and ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Strengthen medico-legal risk reduction, patient-safety measures and National Core Standards compliance within Orthopaedics Department.

Manage patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Represent province at provincial/ national meetings/ forums.

Incumbent will be responsible for the provision of Orthopaedic quality, cost effective clinical services at Boitumelo Regional Hospital.

Full time Clinical Service provision including after-hours service (weekdays, weekends and public holiday).

Organising orthopaedic services in the hospital and the sub district to achieve quality services that are effective and efficient.

Patient management and supervision of junior medical staff.

Training of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Participation in the Orthopaedics academic program.

Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethical required.

Reporting to the Hospital Management on Service delivery, Clinical audits and where necessary quality improvement plans.

Maintain discipline and promote a professional work culture.

Conduct performance appraisals, skills assessments and staff development.

How to apply

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