REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
(4 Year Contract Post)
SALARY :
R1 001 349 per annum, A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual’s personal needs.)
CENTRE :
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner.
Registration with Professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Inherent requirements of the job: Registrars will be required to register as postgraduate students with Stellenbosch University, according to the requirements for the discipline in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Yearbook. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Overtime work is required which will include Emergency Unit and after hours call cover. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB to be able to function independently as a
registrar in clinical pharmacology. Knowledge and experience in diagnostic
workup and management of inpatients and outpatients, including rational
prescribing. Teaching experience (either formal or informal). The ability to think
critically. Attention to detail. Understanding of research methodology. The
ability to work in a team, including the ability to communicate well. Computer
literacy. Pharmaceutical and therapeutics committee involvement.
DUTIES :
Clinical service provision. Rational prescribing best practice. Therapeutic drug
monitoring interpretation and dose prediction service. Provision of evidencebased clinical advice on therapeutics, including, but not limited to, assessment
and management of drug interactions, medicine use in renal and hepatic
impairment, and support in the diagnosis and management of adverse drug
reactions. Toxicology and poisoning consultation. Participate in the
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. Complete a research
project and fulfill all requirements for MMed in Clinical Pharmacology degree.
Participate in pharmaceutical and therapeutics committees at
institutional/regional/provincial/national level. Contribute to evidence reviews in
support of applications for additions/deletions/change in indication of
medicines to the formulary and/or the Essential Medicines List.
ENQUIRIES :
Dr Roland van Rensburg (rvr@sun.ac.za) & Prof Eric Decloedt (ericdecloedt@sun.ac.za), or Tel No: (021) 938-9331
APPLICATIONS :
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)
NOTE :
Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. It
may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution
during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior
to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health
facilities, as per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a
student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also
discontinues.
Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines. “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 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 to health
professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in
registration status)”.
CLOSING DATE : 21 October 2025
POST 35/237 : REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (EMERGENCY MEDICINE)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services (4-Year Contract Post)
SALARY :
R1 001 349 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
CENTRE :
Khayelitsha District Hospital, Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Inherent requirements of the job: Applicant must be a South African citizen/permanent resident with a valid identity document. A valid
(code B/EB) driver’s licence. Emergency and afterhour call cover. Willingness
to travel and perform duties at various training complexes.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): FCEM (SA) Part 1 completed. Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research).
DUTIES :
Provide safe medical care for emergency patients presenting to the emergency
departments of Khayelitsha District Hospital and associated training hospitals.
Perform on-site after-hours duties as per the call roster. Supervise, train, and
support medical interns, students, and medical officers who provide care on
the service platform. Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and
assessments as part of the registrar training program. Learn critical skills
required of an Emergency Physician. Involvement in research/audits relating
to Emergency Medicine. Administrative and medicolegal duties. Maintain
professional conduct.
ENQUIRIES :
Dr C Kibamba Tel No: (021) 360-4331
APPLICATIONS :
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
NOTE :
The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Khayelitsha
Sub-structure for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided
that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the
same as those of the advertised post.
The links to the applications portals are as follows:
Stellenbosch University: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply. “It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal.
As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued, for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. All applicants are required to apply simultaneously to the relevant university when they submit their application.
Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity
document. 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
appointments on condition that proof of application for registration 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). ii) Other:
Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with the applicable
University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the discipline
in the yearbook and guidelines.”
CLOSING DATE : 21 October 2025