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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
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD15/2025
   Swartland Hospital, Swartland SD, West Coast District
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr J Brownbridge, tel. no. (022) 487-9200
 
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 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 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. Grade3: 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 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.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Have a valid driver’s licence. Ability to travel in the Sub District. Work after hours as needed.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Must be able to perform the full spectrum of District level services. This includes Emergency and Inpatient Care at a district hospital for the following disciplines: Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology. On the primary health care platform, the candidate will be expected to manage chronic diseases, HIV and TB cases. Must be able to handle all emergency cases as required at District level.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Swartland Sub-District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
To perform above duties on times as required by the Clinical Manager. (Weekdays and on weekends) Quality clinical, non-clinical and medico-legal patient care as required by the various programmes of the Department of Health. Supervise-, Support -, transfer of knowledge to-, training- and mentoring of the clinical staff and auxiliary staff. Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the division. Ensure a cost-efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.
 
 
 
 
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 annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
 
Starting Date:
1/24/2025 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: 2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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