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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Medical Officer: Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH11/2024
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
 
Requirements:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr A Horn, Email address: anria.horn@uct.ac.za Dr J Gammon,tel.no. (021) 658-5788, Email address: Jessica.gammon@westerncape.gov.za.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Management, Leadership and Administrative Skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Creative and Innovative. Strategic planning and organizing skills. Clinical expertise and clinical governance and research skills. Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power point and Outlook). Additional experience or qualifications in health system management and/or health system improvement will be advantageous.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates, who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Partake in in-patient and outpatient management of orthopaedic and general trauma patients. Managing the entire spectrum of traumatic paediatric conditions, including orthopaedic trauma and infections. Provide counselling and communication with Caregivers. Perform Administrative tasks relating to in- and out-patients. Providing formal and informal teaching to students. Ensure the rational and cost-effective use of resources (including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment).
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to perform commuted overtime. Perform after hour duties.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 949 146- R 1 021 911 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 082 988- R 1 182 183 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 253 415- R 1 561 734 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 7/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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