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Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Psychiatry).
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: MHS323/2024
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Mitchells Plain District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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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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| Assessment and ongoing management of Mental Health Care Users who present to the hospital. Consultation Liaison - assessment of patients in other departments in the hospital who are referred for psychiatric assessment. Assisting with supervision and teaching of medical students. Provide comprehensive medical care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. Prescribe and manage treatment plans, including psychotropic and non-psychotropic medication and therapies. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary. Liaison with tertiary psychiatric services for the transfer of patients to tertiary psychiatric hospitals. Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA. Participate in training and educational programs for healthcare professionals to ensure continued learning and development. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession and the ethos of the institution. |
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| Basic knowledge, expertise, and experience with regards to providing comprehensive clinical assessment and appropriate management of Mental Health Care Users who present to the hospital. Appropriate ongoing management of Mental Health Care Users admitted as involuntary mental health care users. Ability to function in a team under pressure in a high volume, high stress environment. Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work. Ensure a cost-efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables, and equipment. Administrative and IT skills. |
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| Dr I Tayob, tel (021) 377-4646 |
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| 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 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. 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. |
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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 to candidates 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 other similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert. |
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| Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner |
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| Willing and able to work shifts. Willing and able to participate in after-hours duties. Willing and able to work with patients with infectious diseases. A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license. |
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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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12/6/2024 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: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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