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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.
 
Sessional Medical Officer: Grade 1 to 3 (Rheumatology) (10 hours per week)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GSH72/2025
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. “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)”. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Clinical Governance and Administration. Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff. Clinical Service Provision.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Effective and efficient administration. Facilitation of management system. Clinical Skills required of a Medical Officer (e.g. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency contexts). Technical skills appropriate for investigation. Completion of ATLS within last 5 years. Experience in General Medicine in a secondary or tertiary level hospital.
 
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 recognised 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 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.
 
Enquiries:
Prof B Hodkinson, tel (021) 404 2131 or Bridget.hodkinson@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 457 per hour, Grade 2: R 521 per hour, Grade 3: R 603 per hour
 
Starting Date:
4/4/2025 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: 4/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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