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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Surgical) (Sessional 11 hours p/week) (Contract until 31 March 2025)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: WCD30/2024
  Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Sub-district, West Coast District
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr CG de Wet, tel. no. 022 709-7208
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Fully competent in performing appropriate level one surgery (examples include but are not limited to: emergency caesarean section, laparotomy for suspected ectopic pregnancy, deep vaginal tear repair, emergency evacuation of the uterus etc.)
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 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 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health 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 a 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.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Medical officer will be expected to be on standby as per rotation schedule. Must be flexible to accommodate changes in schedule. Services rendered at 44 hours per 4 weeks at an average of 11 hours a week as per standby hours and actual working hours calculation. Candidate should have their own means of transport.
 
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 on or before the day of the interview. 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).
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Surgical Skills: independent & safe surgical procedures. Safe surgical entry and close sure the abdomen. Perform Obstetrics and Gynecological procedures expected at district level. Navigate and manage any intra operative complications that could occur. Safe Evacuation of uterus. Cervical or Perineal tear repair (up until grade 3a). Assistance with resuscitation. Assist in EC with surgical emergencies upon request. Appropriate record keeping.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 457 per hour, Grade 2: R 521 per hour, Grade 3: R 603 per hour.
 
Starting Date:
8/16/2024 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: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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