Medical Officer Grade 1 Ref No: Mpdoh/July/26/1033

POST 25/491 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 REF NO: MPDOH/JULY/26/1033

SALARY : R1 041 402 - R1 121 241 per annum

CENTRE : Verena CHC (Nkangala District)

REQUIREMENTS : MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a

Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical

Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice). NB: The appointed Medical Officer

must be able to work shifts. A valid work permit will be required from non-South

Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management

and teamwork 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. Knowledge, Skills, Training and

Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary

management and teamwork 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. Sound

clinical knowledge with regard to medicine. Ability to deal with all medical

emergencies. Knowledge of ethical medical practice.

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.

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 : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:

(013) 766 3103 / 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: (013) 766 3018.

MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice). NB: The appointed Medical Officer must be able to work shifts. A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork 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. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork 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. Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine. Ability to deal with all medical emergencies. Knowledge of ethical medical practice.

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. 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.