Senior Registrar (Medical) (Hepatology) (3Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 182 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 40/198: SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (HEPATOLOGY) (3 year contract)
SALARY: R1 395 528 per annum, A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with the Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice) in Internal Medicine. Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Completion of the logbook of Gastrointestinal and Hepatology technical procedures. Communication including report generation, letter writing, consultation. Effective and efficient administration. Facilitation of management system. MMED and FCP (SA) Qualification.
NOTE: 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 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 3 years. Senior 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 Senior Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Medical Sub-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 Senior 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. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Senior Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University/ University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.
DUTIES: Undertake and complete College of Medicine examination for the Certificate Hepatology (CMSA). Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff. Presentations at conferences. Participate in the teaching programmes of the Department at a level appropriate to training and experience. -Initiate and complete appropriate research project for MPhil in advanced Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. Effective and efficient administration of clinical records and patient reports. Clinical Service Provision. Clinical Governance and Administration. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients with acute and chronic liver diseases as well as liver transplant patients at a level appropriate for training and experience. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases, including core endoscopy skills.
ENQUIRIES: Dr M Sonderup Tel No: (021) 404-6422 or mark.sonderup@uct.ac.za