MEDICAL SPECIALIST PERMANENT

• Directorate: INTERNAL MEDICINE – INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• Number of Posts: 1

Requirements:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.
• Current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025.
• Confirmation of FCP results from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
• Certificate in Infectious Diseases.
• Grade 1: 0-5 years’ experience as Medical Specialist.
• Grade 2: 5-10 years’ experience as Medical Specialist.
• Grade 3: 10-15 years’ experience as Medical Specialist.

Duties:

• The incumbent will be responsible for interviewing, investigating, diagnosing, and overseeing the treatment of patients.
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care.
• Supervising junior medical staff.
• Willingness to do commuted overtime and after-hours duties to provide continuous care of patients.
• Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings and near miss meetings; completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g., Death certificate).
• Participation in the academic program in the hospital and all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research.
• Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethically required.
• Reporting to the head of unit on service delivery, clinical audits, and quality improvement plans.
• Assist the HOD to monitor, implement, adhere to, and comply with National Core Standards within the department.
• Rotate through related departments at various hospitals within the teaching platform and outreach programs of the department.
• Preparing and writing reports.
• Assist the Clinical Head with administrative responsibilities.

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. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
• The new Z83 must be fully completed and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department should state Department of Health.
• According to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
• Candidates with foreign qualifications will need to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from SAQA.
• HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks.
• The Department reserves the right to conduct verification beyond 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 to determine the suitability of candidates.
• 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: 22-11-2024

Criteria Questions:

1. Do you have the appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist?
2. Do you have current HPCSA registration?
3. Do you have confirmation of FCP results from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA)?
4. Do you have a Certificate in Infectious Diseases?

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.