MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 REF NO: MPDOH/MAY/22/03 (X8 POSTS)
SALARY: R833 523 – R897 939 per annum, (Depending of years of experience in terms of OSD).
CENTRE: Waterval Boven Hospital (X1 Post) Gert Sibande District (X1 Post) Themba Hospital (X7 Posts) 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 (2022) (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.
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. 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, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship. NB: Any previous experience must be covered by the attachment of certificate of services.
DUTIES: Provide clinical care to patients. The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patient. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors). Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing MEDICO Legal documents timeously.Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). Provide clinical care to patients in the wards, OPD/Casualty and clinics. Assist in clinical audit. Participate in after-hour calls. Participate in continuing medical education. Perform medical procedures and perform duties related to maternity, casualty, wards, theatre and clinics. Render an essential health service to the community. Support and manage patients. Assess and monitor patients.
Ensure provision of comprehensive care. Participation in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients. Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department. Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of afterhour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. Michael Mlangeni Tel No: (013) 766 3753 / Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (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 and IT related queries: Help desk: Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za