MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1/2/3

• Directorate: PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH (PAEDIATRIC AMBULATORY & EMERGENCY)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Enquiries: Professor S. Velaphi, Tel No: (011)933 8416/ 8400

Requirements:

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Current HPCSA registration as an Independent Medical Practitioner for April 2024/2025.
• Experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA: Grade 1 (0-5 years), Grade 2 (5-10 years), Grade 3 (10-15 years).
• Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution, and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. Ability to work independently and under pressure, beyond normal working hours, and with a diverse team.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Clinical skillset to manage high volume patient numbers and experience in managing children requiring ambulatory and emergency care.
• A certification in APLS, proof of completion of IMCI and ETAT will be an advantage.

Duties:

• Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patients, including related administrative duties.
• Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research, departmental audit activities, and preparing/writing reports.
• Liaison and communication services and community liaison.
• Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns, and community service doctors).
• Willingness to do commuted overtime.
• Attend relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near-miss meetings, and complete Medico Legal Documents timeously (e.g., death certificates).
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care and reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos.
• Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards).
• Participate in multidisciplinary team management of patients.
• Perform practical procedures relevant to patient care.
• Participate in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds.
• Ensure that administration and record keeping are done in the department.
• Render after-hour (night, weekend, and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted patient care.
• Responsible for the rendering of clinical services, assessment, and treatment of patients.

Notes:

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed applications or hand deliveries will be considered.
• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form/online Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
• The new Z83 must be fully completed and initialed/signed. The Department where the position was advertised should state Department of Health.
• According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on application.
• The Z83 form must be accompanied by a recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae in chronological order, indicating institution, position, and dates (DD/MM/YYYY).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
• HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserves the right to conduct verification beyond the information provided, where necessary.
• Failure to submit all relevant information will result in disqualification.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
• CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 17-01-2025

Criteria Questions:

1. Do you have appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Officer?
2. Do you have current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025?
3. Do you have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team?
4. Are you able to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse team?

Please Note:

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.