POST 6: MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 [SHIFT] = 54 POSTS
Salary Package: R949 146.00 p.a. [All-inclusive remuneration package] plus 18 % of basic salary PSCBC or
22 % of basic salary ISRDS Nodes rural allowance.
CENTRES:
Capricorn District: Zebediela Hospital [1], Lebowakgomo Hospital [1], Mankweng Hospital [7]
Mopani District: Nkhensani Hospital [1], Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [1], Letaba Hospital [5], Sekororo Hospital [1]
Sekhukhune District: Jane Furse Hospital [1], St. Rita’s Hospital [3], Philadelphia Hospital [4], Groblersdal
Hospital [1]
Waterberg District: FH Odendaal Hospital [2], Thabazimbi Hospital [1], George Masebe Hospital [2], Mokopane
Hospital [4], Warmbath Hospital [1]
Vhembe District: Siloam Hospital [1], Messina Hospital [3], Elim Hospital [2], Malamulele Hospital [1], Donald
Frazer Hospital [1], Tshilidzini Hospital [2]
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Salary Package: R949 146.00 p.a. [All-inclusive remuneration package]
CENTRE: Pietersburg Hospital [8]
REQUIREMENTS: A) Qualifications and Competencies
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: Less than 5 years’ 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.
Inherent requirements of the post: Computer literacy including MS Outlook,
Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy.
Inherent requirement: A valid driver’s license [attach a copy]
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.
Good leadership and communication [verbal and written] skills, presentation skills,
budgeting skills.
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.
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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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