• Reference Number : refs/019888
• Directorate : Family Medicine
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : Grade 1: R 906 540, Grade 2: R 1 034 373, Grade 3: R 1 197 150 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr. EE Wenegieme Tel: 0119516219 Cell: 0810100643

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Current proof of registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBBCH or equivalent). Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience in district health service will be an added advantage and experience in general medical practice: PHC; HAST; EBM and use of current protocols. Excellent clinical skills in terms of consultation; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and management procedures. Good professional attitude; communication skills; ethics in relation to patients/families/community; referrals; consent for treatment; teamwork ability and medical records keeping. Willingness to work/participate in outreach programmes in any PHC facilities within the district health service. Post graduate diploma or relevant medical degree is an advantage.

Duties :

• Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services in the district including clinics, Community health centers and district hospitals as part of DHS. Improve clinical quality of PHC services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Participate in 24hour PHC services including Medico-legal and EMS. Support the development of the clinical department of family medicine and participate in academic teaching and learning in family medicine and PHC in the district. Support the training and the CME activities for nurses, intern, and community service doctors in the district. Support or participate in the development of district research projects. Participation in the Commuted overtime by rendering afterhours (night, weekend and public holiday) duties is compulsory.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following e-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates (dd/mm/yyyy) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-the applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85/1993. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Be flexible to be allocated to any facility under the advertising sub-district in west rand district as per service delivery needs. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services

Closing Date : 23-02-2024

Please Notes :

• 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.