• Reference Number : refs/019409
• Directorate : Family Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887 363 (All-Inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr Mothomone Pitsi Tel No. 083 452 3423

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Family Medicine: MPrax MED /MFAMMED/MCFP (SA)/ FCFP (SA)/MMED or equivalent) Registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a specialist Family Physician, with proof of current registration (annual registration card) At least 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine Since this is a joint appointment with the University of Pretoria and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Division of Family Medicine, the candidate must possess both strong clinical management and academic leadership qualities. Extensive knowledge of the South African district health and primary health care (PHC) system. Significant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including experience with supervision of post graduate research.

Duties :

• Co-ordinate comprehensive medical services in the District. Implement quality improvement processes to identify and address problems related to patient care and the health system, in consultation with other stakeholders. Ensure Family Physicians implement performance management for themselves as well as for their subordinates: medical officers, registrars, etc. Participate in District Management structures, especially supporting the District Management team in the implementation of the District Health plan. In liaison with other stakeholders, provide leadership in the implementation of Primary Health Care re-engineering, school health and ward base PHC outreach teams. Coordinate and roll out a structured, continued professional development programme to optimise the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the District ( Medical officers, Community Service and Registrars). Physically render specialist Family Medicine services to patients across district healthcare facilities and rotate through all service points. Participate in commuted overtime in the District. There may be additional clinical responsibilities in the functioning of the Department, including the establishment of clinical protocols and oversight of these. Develop, coordinate and supervise the six-month Family Medicine rotation for Registrars across the District. Lead and actively participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes of the Division of Family Medicine. Conduct high quality primary care research and disseminate findings (including in peer review publications) that are relevant to improve the safety and quality of clinical services. Perform any other duties as may be determined by the Chief Director.

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 Licence 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). (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 one must be immediate supervisor. 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 5/1993. It is 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane Health District Services

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

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.