POST 13/174 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (X2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
(12 Month Contract)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum
Grade 2: R1 412 553 per annum
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s
personal needs).
CENTRE : Vanguard CHC (X1 Post)
Lady Michaelis CDC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Officer. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration
as a Medical Practitioner with the 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 whom it 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 whom it 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
Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11
years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a
recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified
employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as
required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license
(Code B/EB). Willingness to work within the geographic area at various
facilities. Willingness to perform Commuted Overtime duties in the PHC
services. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and management of
general medical and surgical conditions as well as emergency conditions at a
PHC level. Experience working at a Primary Care level after community
service. Knowledge applicable to South African TB and HIV care guidelines,
mental health care, women and child health care and chronic diseases.
Comprehensive, evidence based, direct patient-centred clinical service
provision at a primary care level. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook
etc.) and good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills. Ability and
willingness to perform outreach services within the Southern Western
substructure and to provide support and guidance to junior colleagues and
nurses.
DUTIES : Provide quality clinical care to outpatients and emergency clients presenting at
primary care facilities in Southern Western Substructure. Participate in skills
transfer and training activities. Active involvement in clinical governance
activities in the substructure.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Katy Murie Tel No: (021) 797 8451
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 Metro Health Services for a
period of 3 months from date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 30 April 2025
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