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Medical Officer: Grade 1 To 3 (Poisons Information Centre)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: RXH27/2024
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Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. |
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| Appropriate supervised general paediatric experience post community service. Appropriate experience in database preparation and maintenance. A high degree of computer literacy. Practical experience in Poison Centre operation. Clinical experience in the treatment of patients with known or suspected poisoning, or relevant training in toxicology. The ability to communicate clearly and empathetically in telephone conversations. Ability to work systematically and accurately. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Able to work independently as well as in a team. The ability to review medical literature and to write clear treatment guidelines. Training will be given but the incumbent will hold a key position and will have to demonstrate considerable initiative in performing his/her duties. |
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| Dr Moegamad Salie, tel.no. (021) 658-5430, Email: Moegamad.salie@westerncape.gov.za |
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| 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 recognized 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 recognized 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 recognized 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. |
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| Must provide after-hours emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16-hours per week within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. |
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| 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). |
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| Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. |
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| To oversee the Poisons Information Centre (PIC) with a clear vision (including service redesign), skills in operating procedures and willingness to support staff wellness. To contribute to an accurate, comprehensive and up-to date AfriTox Poisons Information database for the treatment of children and adults, by reviewing toxicological literature and preparing monographs and treatment protocols relevant to healthcare workers in Southern Africa, and to ensure that AfriTox is maintained and distributed to all facilities in South Africa. To oversee the IT development of the AfriTox Poisons Information database. To oversee and participate in a team providing the Poisons Information Helpline telephone service and to work on its sustainability as a national service. Willingness to participate in on-site overtime duties within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health To oversee the development, maintenance and data quality of the TeleLog database. To participate in teaching & training within the DPCH, and to teach around poisoning and its management (undergraduate, postgraduate students, as well as other groups); This could include a clinical component e.g. joining ward rounds in key areas such as SSW and PICU. To network with national and international organizations (e.g. WHO) and South African government departments to further the contribution of the PIC to toxicology both locally and internationally. To initiate and participate in research relevant to poisoning and toxicovigilance, and to publish the relevant information. |
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Remuneration:
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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.
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Starting Date:
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9/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 10/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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