Medical officer (Shongwe Hospital)

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POST 43/111 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO: MPDOH/NOV/24/566 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : Grade 1: R949 146 - R1 021 911 per.annum
Grade 2: R1 082 988 - R1 182 183 per.annum
Grade 3: R1 253 415 - R1 561 734 per.annum
CENTRE : Shongwe Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2024) (Independent Practice). A
valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
Multidisciplinary management and team work and experience in the respective medical
discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Skills in
terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical
management. Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical
Practitioner (Independent Practice). Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration
with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
(Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Grade 2: A minimum of five (5) years’
experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). A
minimum of six (6) years relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health
profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for
foreign qualified employees. Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration
with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). A minimum of eleven (11) years
relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and /
or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
Multidisciplinary management and team work and experience in the respective medical
discipline. Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. The
ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member. Good communication,
leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Ability to manage patients independently,
diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary. Knowledge of current health policies,
legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain. Ability to teach, guide and junior staff
within the department. Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, selfconfidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.
DUTIES : To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the
Institution that consistent with standards of patient care. Accept responsibility for the
management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the
preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and
training programmes. Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine. Ability to deal with all
medical emergencies. Knowledge of ethical medical practice. Assist with clinical audits actively
participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to hospital management
towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Glory Mokone Tel No: (013) 766 3340 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No (013) 766 3384
/ Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No (013) 766 3207 / Ms.
Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: Tel No (013)
766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.