POST 13/08 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/28
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Registration with the
HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB or
equivalent). Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years
appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as
a Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience
as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes:
Excellent clinical skills; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and
management procedures. Good professional attitude, communication skills
and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders. Knowledge of public
health legislation. Financial management. Project and programme
management, transformation management, change management and
stakeholder management skills. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery
innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and
evaluation skills. Integrity and honesty. Teamwork ability. Confidentiality and
good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Good
understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.
DUTIES : Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render
basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of
primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and
supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach
programme. Render medico-legal services. Attendance of relevant
administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by
providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical
practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards. Implement
and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential
Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and
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coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services.
Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to
authorised and recognised health care providers. Liaise with internal and
external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of
performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
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