• Reference Number : refs/019378
• Directorate : Department of Family Medicine - Polyclinic
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 124 805.00 Per Annum Plus benefits
• Enquiries : Dr P. Saffy 011 489 1011

Requirements :

• MBBCh (or equivalent), FCFP(SA). Registration with HPCSA as a specialist Family Physician with Independent Practice at the time of starting employment. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Family Physician with evidence of academic exposure will be an added advantage. Must demonstrate clinical, managerial and academic leadership. Must understand the District Health System/Primary Health care and Gauteng referral pathways. Demonstrate ability in undertaking quality improvement initiatives and clinical research. Possession of current BLS, ATLS, ACLS, AMLS or BEST certificates. Experience in internship training and supervision. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Duties :

• Simultaneously reporting to the Head of Clinical Unit (Family Medicine), Johannesburg Health District and the Clinical manager at HJH, the incumbent will: Co-ordinate patient care and provide leadership at the Polyclinic in HJH and across Family Medicine service points in Regions B and C of the Johannesburg Health District. Personally provide patient care at the Polyclinic, HJH and designated CHC and PHC facilities in Regions B and C of the Johannesburg Health District. Provide clinical governance in primary care through the implementation of quality improvement processes relating to patient care and health systems, in consultation with other stakeholders as well as on-going auditing of other challenges. Be a member of the MAC at HJH and provide support and collegiality to other specialties within HJH. Perform commuted overtime, Option D, in the Emergency Medicine Department at HJH. As a joint appointment with the Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand. Participate in the Family Medicine academic training programs for Medical students, Clinical Associate students and Registrars. Supervision of MMEDs and research projects. Participate in relevant primary care research to improve patient care and health systems. Teaching and supervision: Supervise and train junior clinicians such as Medical Interns, Medical Officers, Clinical Associates and PHC Nurses. Provide leadership at the Polyclinic at Helen Joseph Hospital. Establish and implement the new six-month medical internship rotation in the Family Medicine domain with key stakeholders at both HJH and the district. Manage the performance of subordinates. Perform other duties, as may be determined by the Head of the Clinical Unit (Johannesburg District Family Medicine Unit) and Clinical manager (HJH). Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Collaborative approach and systems thinking; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience.

Notes :

• Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Preference will be given to applicants whose candidature will help the institution achieve its employment equity targets. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated cv. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR ( Degree and Proof of current registration). Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 08-12-2023

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.