POSITION: MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 – 3 [SESSIONAL] = 151 POSITIONS Sessional Rates: Grade 1: R501.00, Grade 2: R572.00, Grade 3: R662.00 CENTRES: ALL HOSPITALS (A) INHERENT REQUIREMENTS Qualification and Experience 
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: Less than five (5) years’ appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner. Grade 2: At least five (5) years’ but less than ten (10) years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: Ten (10) years and more appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner. All applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and ability to work shifts / flexi hours [including night duty, weekends and public holidays]. Willingness to work extra hours on short notice. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when the need arises. Commuted overtime will be dependent on need and will be approved by the Accounting Officer of the Department on the flexi/shift system based on operational needs. Computer literacy, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proficiency in Virtual meeting platforms. Willingness to work after hours, weekends, public holidays, and under pressure; ability to generate reports using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. A valid driver’s license. Skills declaration form to be attached. (B) KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge, understanding and application of medical theory and practice. Knowledge, understanding and application of legal aspects relevant to medical practice in South Africa. Sound clinical Knowledge and skills [general medical, surgical and anaesthetic] for all age groups and sexes at district health services level. ADVERTISEMENT OF 151 POSITIONS OF SESSIONAL MEDICAL OFFICERS IN THE LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEATH 4 | 5 Good leadership and communication [verbal and written] skills, presentation skills, budgeting skills. Computer literacy, including collection and analysis of data Sound medical ethics. Knowledge, understanding and application of clinical governance. Ability to work after hours independently including without supervision. Rational use of resources. (C) PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Integrity and professionalism. Attention to detail and accuracy. Accountability and reliability. Proactive and results orientated. Calm under pressure and adaptable to change. Respectful and diplomatic with stakeholders. Team player and supportive leader. Committed to continuous learning and Batho Pele principles (D) KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Provide clinical care including but not limited to emergency care, in the designated clinical areas, commensurable with the requirement and maintenance for registration as medical practitioner. Perform ward rounds, outreach programmes and provide medical services in any other area including but not limited to special events and operations in the province. Respond to all emergency calls within stipulated times including in cases of disaster and/or disaster management. Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself through Continuous Professional Development [CPD] system as required by HPCSA. Generate and maintain clinical records in accordance with the minimum required standards for medical records. Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedure are followed. Conduct clinical audits. Participate in continuing medical education, academic activities in undergraduate and postgraduate levels as required. Ensure that clinical protocols are followed for the clinical areas of work. Where required, coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise, instruct and train Medical Interns, Medical Officers, Community Service Medical Officers and Registrars, as the case may be in one or more designated clinical area and/or discipline. Perform any other duties allocated to you by the Supervisor in the province without boundary restrictions.
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