Registrar (Medical) (Ophthalmology) (5-year contract) (2 Posts)

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Registrar (Medical) (Ophthalmology) (5-year contract) (2 Posts) in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Applicants must have a FCOphth part 1 (all 3 modules).
• Post-internship experience in Ophthalmology (under onsite supervision of a registered ophthalmologist). Diploma in Ophthalmology. Ability to work in a professional team. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination. Excellent administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment. Good time management. Knowledge and practical skills for safe cataract surgery and management of ophthalmic emergencies. Knowledge and appropriate use of equipment. Minimum of 50 complete cataract surgeries performed.

Responsibilities

• Provision of safe eye care to patients. Pre-op assessment of patients, operative management of ophthalmic conditions and post-operative care of patients. Out-patient management of chronic eye conditions. Management of patients admitted to the Eye ward. After hours management of emergency eye conditions and eye trauma. Learning the art and science of eye care medicine and surgery. Attending tutorials and assisting with the training of medical students, nursing staff and ophthalmic assistants. Involvement in research/audits relating to ophthalmology. Administration of registrar rosters and the teaching program. Improving professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection with the application of current evidence.