POST 26/202 : 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 : Vanguard CHC, Southern/Western Sub-structure
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 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 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 a 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: A Valid driver’s
licence. Willingness to work within the Geographical area at various facilities.
Willingness to perform Commuted overtime at the geographical 24-hour
facilities as well as ability to work after-hours. 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 and other
chronic diseases, woman and child health care and management of
emergencies and acute presentations. Comprehensive, evidence based, direct
patient-centered 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. This includes chronic
care, HIV and TB, woman and child health, undifferentiated clients and
emergencies. Participate in skills transfer and training and development
activities. Active involvement in clinical governance activities at the facility and
in the substructure. Leadership and management at facility level.
ENQUIRIES : Dr A Razack Tel No: (021) 200-4500
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will
be subjected to a practical/written or oral assessment. 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 candidates 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)”.