BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Medical Registrar role involves clinical management of dermatology patients, teaching and supervising medical students, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The ideal candidate possesses a patient-first mentality, general management skills, and excellent communication and professional judgment, with proficiency in technology and computer skills. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Registrar is a mandatory requirement.
Job Title: Medical Registrar (Re-advertisement)
Company: Gauteng Department of Health
**Qualifications and Registration**
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess the necessary qualifications that enable them to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Registrar. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Registrar is also a mandatory requirement. While prior experience is not necessary after registration with the HPCSA, we welcome candidates with a Diploma in HIV Management and at least one year of experience in internal medicine following their community service as a medical officer.
**Essential Skills**
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual who embodies a patient-first mentality, possesses general management skills, and exhibits excellent communication and professional judgment. Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate integrity, dependability, and leadership experience, as well as the ability to manage conflicts, contain costs, and make informed decisions. Proficiency in technology and computer skills, problem-solving, coaching, and mentoring are also essential requirements. While research and teaching experience are not mandatory, they are considered a significant advantage.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
As a Registrar in Dermatology, the selected candidate will be expected to rotate through the three academic hospitals affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand. The primary responsibilities will include the clinical management of dermatology patients across the Wits-affiliated training hospitals. The candidate will also be required to teach and supervise medical students, perform and teach diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with a registrar's training, and manage patients at the Dermatology Outpatient Department. Furthermore, the desired candidate will be responsible for managing patients referred with skin disorders from other specialties and setting an exemplary example of a medical practitioner, serving as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.
**Employment Process and Requirements**
Please note that we reserve the right not to fill this position. The selected candidate will be subject to an employment vetting process and medical surveillance. The closing date for applications is November 9, 2026.
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