POST 25/572 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum
Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's
personal needs.)
CENTRE : Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with
the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified
employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical
Practitioner with a recognised 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 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 Medical
Practitioner with a recognised 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 Medical Practitioner after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A
minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical
Practitioner with a recognised 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
(Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to assist in the clinics within Saldanha
Sub-District. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make
decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good
communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict
resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of
Health, Western Cape. Good interpersonal, communication and computer
skills. Knowledge of costs to ensure cost-effective quality service. Sound
knowledge of basic surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
DUTIES : Ensure an effective and appropriate health service for all patients at a District
Level Hospital. Assist the Clinical Manager with effective clinical administration
and including all completion of administrative of forensic tasks (J88 / Rape kits
/ DUI). Provide comprehensive clinical services in the wards, Casualty/OPD,
theatre and clinics. Supervise and assist with the training of under- and
postgraduate medical personnel and continuous updating of own knowledge
and skills. Assist Primary Health Care with Community Orientated Primary
Care (COPC) and partake in compulsory commuted overtime services on a
rotational basis.
ENQUIRIES : Dr TV Zimri Tel No: (022) 709-7208
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 to 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).