• Reference Number : REFS/021661
• Directorate : Forensic Medical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R 949,146.00 (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R 1,082.988.00 (all-inclusive package) Grade 3: R 1,253.415.00 (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. N.A Mashiya (072) 234 1483

Requirements :

• an appropriate qualification (MBBCh / MBChB) that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine as recognized by the HPCSA plus at least three (3) years of experience in occupational health service; proof of current registration; Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Medical Practitioner; Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner; Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner. A valid driver’s license. Medical Officers should understand the PILIR management. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policies.

Duties :

• Provide professional occupational health and primary healthcare service. Provide comprehensive best practice medicine, environmental, health, occupational hygiene, employee wellness, and occupational safety programmes to the workforce. Manage trauma and injury on duty. Conduct medical assessment for fit for duty and conduct the comprehensive Medical Surveillance Programs; Advise Senior Management on occupational health-focused medical programmes and interventions. Providing information, training, and education on occupational health, safety, psychological matters, and ergonomics to management and the employees; Supporting and monitoring the implementation of occupational health and safety legislation; Implementing a biological monitoring programme according to employees' risk and advice on hazardous exposure in the workplace; Participation in the workplace health promotion programmes; Be part of multidisciplinary team and advice on Health Risk Assessments make recommendation and referrals to other Clinical practitioners. Assist with the management of absenteeism due to illness or injury. Submit monthly reports to management.

Notes :

• Gauteng Forensic Medical Services is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. Applications must consist of a fully completed and signed new Z83 form with a comprehensive CV containing contactable references. In compliance to DPSA Circular 19 of 2022 certifying documents / qualifications will only be requested from the shortlisted candidates before the interview process (Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying). The relevant reference number must be quoted in the application form. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority. Please note that the interviews will also include a technical evaluation of computer and driving skills. The recommended candidates will be subjected Personnel suitability check (Medical Surveillance and Criminal Record). Applications must be delivered to: Forensic Medical Services 11 Diagonal Street 13 floor, reception, can be posted to: Forensic Medical Services P.O Box 7128 Johannesburg 2000. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to apply using hand delivery, or the postal address.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office

Closing Date : 30-09-2024

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.