KZN Health Registrar Programme

REGISTRAR PROGRAMME
M02/2013 Registrar (Medical) : Various Institutions Closing date 11 March 2013		Disciplines Anaesthesiology Cardiothoracic surgery Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Forensic Medicine Forensic Pathology Medicine Neurology Neurosurgery Obstetrics and Gynaecology Occupational medicine Oncology Ophthalmology Otorhinolaryngology Paediatric surgery Paediatrics Plastic Surgery Psychiatry Public Health Radiology Surgery Urology
	The Registrar programme is a training programme for medical practitioners (Doctors) to train as Specialists in various disciplines. The period of training is 48 months during which time, for a specialty and 24 months for a sub specialty (Senior Registrars), a candidate registrar is employed by the Department of Health, provides clinical services and gains practical knowledge in the chosen discipline and undergoes academic training through the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine and on completion of the examinations, qualifies to register as a Specialist with The Health Professions Council of South Africa. More details on the academic programme can be obtained on the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine website which has links to the different schools.
The Health Professions Council of SA accredits the Medical School to train these specialists by granting training numbers (N Numbers) or S numbers in the case of sub specialties. Registrars are employed by the Department and at the end of the 48 months they are expected to leave the training post irrespective if they have completed their examinations or not. This is to ensure that the new group of Registrars can be appointed so that the potential pool of specialists grows. The appointment is on a contractual basis. During the training period, registrars rotate through various hospitals in the three complexes namely: Coastal which includes all the eThkewini Hospitals, Port Shepstone, Stanger and Ngwelezane Inland this includes Grey’s, Edendale and sometimes Ladysmith and Newcastle Psychiatric including King George V, Fort Napier and Townhill
General requirements for the registrar posts		How does one join the programme
Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent; PLUS Current registration for independent practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa; Community Service employees may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to the successful completion of Community Service by 31 December 2010. The following would be an advantage for all disciplines:- At least 6 months’ experience in the relevant discipline Possession of ATLS, APLS, ACLS, FCCS (or equivalents) A Diploma and/or part 1 of fellowship examination in the relevant discipline: Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year experience in a rural area or peripheral setting. Discipline-specific conditions: Applicants for Anaesthesiology to note that possession of a Diploma in Anaesthetics is considered a minimum requirement. Applicants for Plastic Surgery and Paediatric Surgery to note that successful completion of the Intermediate examinations will be an added advantage Knowledge, skills, training and competencies required Basic knowledge of Medical Practice and Ethics Ability to manage patients independently. Ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime Good interpersonal skills An interest in conducting research Knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles Key Performance Areas Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments Responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc Management of patients under supervision. Attendance at Ward rounds and/or Tutorials Supervision and teaching of undergraduates Provision of after-hours care for emergency services Clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file		Twice a year, there are advertisements for the posts. This is in line with intakes for 1 July and 1 January of any year. Qualifying medical professionals, who meet the criteria set, as per the advertisement and in some cases discipline specific requirements may apply. The posts are normally advertised in the Sunday Times, and on the Departments intranet and website . Copies of the advertisement also appear on the notice board of the UKZN medical school and on the discipline specific notice boards. Salary: Entry level R455 634 per annum Applicants to note: Salary package is subject to OSD determination plus commuted overtime For further information on the registrar programme, please email Mrs Priya Maharaj

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