POST 01/212 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3
Central Karoo District
SALARY : Grade 1: R949 146 per annum
Grade 2: R1 082 988 per annum
Grade 3: R1 253 415 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s
personal needs.)
CENTRE : Laingsburg Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with
the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA in respect of SA qualified
employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical
Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of
foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community
Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate
experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a
medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6
years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a
recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified
employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required
in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a
Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner
in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant
experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign
Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who
is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: Accredited Continued Professional
Development by the HPCSA. Valid Driver’s licence. After-hours duties,
including nights, weekends, and public holidays, are compulsory to ensure
continuous and uninterrupted patient care. Willingness to travel and support
other facilities in the district. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate
clinical leadership qualities, motivating and leading junior staff. Knowledge of
patient rights and responsibilities as well as the PAWC Code of Conduct. Good
writing skills to write and interpret complex reports. Advanced skills to examine,
diagnose and treat patients and carry out appropriate procedures. Must be able
to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, paediatric emergencies,
general, trauma-medicine and obstetrics. Knowledge to manage social-,
emotional- and psychological needs of patients and family. Knowledge of costs
to ensure cost-effective quality service. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint). Will be required to work on HECTIS, SPV, ECCR, iPlan, ECM
programs. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
Independent and effective decision making.
DUTIES : Primary duties include providing primary and emergency medical care for acute
and chronic conditions and ensuring prompt and effective management and
referral of various health issues encountered at Beaufort West hospital, Local
clinics, and satellite clinics. The role involves conducting detailed examinations
to accurately diagnose and manage a wide range of health conditions,
alongside prescribing and administering appropriate treatments, medications,
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and therapies. The medical officer will provide clinical supervision and training
to junior doctors, including undergraduate students and community service
doctors, enhancing their professional development and adherence to clinical
standards. The role is pivotal in promoting health and preventing disease
through patient and community education. Administrative responsibilities
include compliance with record-keeping practices, completion of mental health
care user documents, participating in morbidity and mortality meetings,
reviewing patient safety incidents, and ensuring timely completion of medicolegal documentation, including death certificates. The medical officer will also
implement and monitor compliance with IDEAL hospital standards to promote
clinical governance and high-quality healthcare services. The duties will involve
active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient
management and care integration across various health disciplines. Evidencebased practices in clinical care will be promoted and applied to improve patient
outcomes. Ethical behaviour, professional development, and support to clinical
manager.
ENQUIRIES : Dr A Van Rooy Tel No: (023) 414 8200
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
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 to register 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 in
a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be
considered for similar vacant posts within the Central Karoo District, for a
period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates may be subjected to
competency test.
CLOSING DATE : 24 January 2025
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