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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: RXH11/2025
  Red Cross Childrens War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
 
Note:
Candidates will be subjected to security clearance, qualification clearance, criminal records, credit records and previous employment checks prior to appointment. Candidates may have to undergo profiling assessments prior to appointment. Candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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).
 
Experience:
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.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Must provide after-hours emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16-hours per week. Exposure and ideally experience in management of paediatric Trauma emergencies including trauma and burns.
 
Enquiries:
Prof S Cox e-mail: Sharon.cox@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
The ability to work in a busy tertiary environment. Ability to perform functions of a front room casualty offices including resuscitation, stabilization, investigation and emergent management as well as emergency procedures on injured paediatric Patients Management of paediatric Trauma emergencies including trauma and burns. Ability to supervise Medical Officers and registrars in acquiring emergency front room trauma care capabilities Ability to work in a team Computer literacy and the ability to develop and work with databases Evidence of ability to initiate research Evidence of ability to teach Evidence of organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks and resources efficiently.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
To provide full time (including overtime) care to paediatric patients sustaining trauma, including front room and clinic-based care. Ensuring, as part of a team, continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and outcome of the management of injured children by means of service organization, protocol development, equipment and facility oversight, staff allocation, Medico-legal reporting as required. Active participation in all the activities of the division of paediatric Surgery including research, teaching and outreach. Training of under- and post-graduate students and other healthcare personnel.
 
 
 
 
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:
2/21/2025 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: 3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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