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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) (2 posts) (2-Year Contract)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: MHS168/2024
  New Somerset Hospital (1 post), Victoria Hospital (1 post)
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in providing Orthopaedic Surgical services. Ability to function in a team under pressure in a high volume, high stress environment. Administrative and IT skills. Appropriate experience in research methodology.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Clinical Service: Patient care: in-patient and outpatient management of orthopaedic patients. Clinical Service: Operative (surgical) care of orthopedic patients, both elective and emergencies. Clinical governance, for example ensuring rational and cost-effective use of resources such as laboratory investigations, medications, consumables and equipment. Teaching: both formal and informal teaching to students. Innovation and Research within the orthopedic team. Leadership within the orthopedic and hospital team.
 
Enquiries:
Dr S Mears Tel no. 082 550 551
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as 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 whom 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 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.
 
Registration with the Health Professions Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Note:
This position is a rotating medical officer position across the platform: Groote Schuur (ICU), Victoria, New Somerset, Mitchell’s Plein, and Red Cross Children’s Hospitals. 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 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 the Departmental rotation platform for a period of 3 months from date of advert. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime when required. Willingness to work at the relevant institutions on the rotation platform.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 949 146-R 1 1021 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 nnum 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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