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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 Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Family Medicine) (4 Year contract)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GRD56/2024
  Knysna Hospital, Garden Route District
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Note:
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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as ability to work after-hours. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, as well as willingness and ability to travel.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of a public health approach to delivering integrated family medicine services. Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Clinical, leadership, administrative, teaching and mentoring skills. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory. Creativity to develop new ideas which can result in positive changes to existing processes.
 
Enquiries:
Mr VZ Brickles, tel. no. (044) 803-2700
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Specialist family medicine care to patients (all age groups) within the Knysna/Bitou Sub District. Participate in clinical governance of a growing integrated district family medicine health service. Teaching and clinical supervision of junior and allied health practitioners, generalists and medical students within the Knysna/Bitou Sub Districts.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 271 901 - R 1 348 635 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 451 214 - R 1 538 967 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 680 780 - R 2 097 327 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
10/4/2024 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: 10/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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