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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 2 to 3 (Medico-legal Unit)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO7/2019
  Head Office, Cape Town
 
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Broad working knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, record-keeping, clinical systems and professional responsibilities within the State healthcare sector. Broad knowledge of all clinical disciplines and State Hospital practice. In depth knowledge of public service reporting procedures. Working knowledge of current legislation, regulations and policy pertaining to Health service provision, State Liability and Public Service Administration, as well as Common Law relating to Medical Negligence Litigation. Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, teaching and problem-solving skills. An above-average level of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Applicants must be fluent in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Current registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr D H Bass, tel. no. (021) 483-3434/8602
 
Experience:
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 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 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.
 
Duties (key results areas/outputs):
Investigate all new and existing medical malpractice cases brought against The Department, Inquests, public liability claims and other medico-legal case-files as allocated. Provide detailed instructions to The State Attorney, Counsel and expert witnesses. Provide a medico-legal advisory and clinical risk management support service as well as in-service training in the field as required. Prepare financial reports on contingent liabilities and related data as required. Provide inputs on all recommendations made by the Provincial Health Risk Manager concerning PILR and medical boarding applications by Head Office personnel. To supervise administration of the Medico-legal Unit including (but not limited to) delegation of tasks, Staff Performance Management System and leave management.
 
Inherent requirement of the job
Willingness to work extended hours when necessary. Valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 2: R 892 551 - R 975 945 Grade 3: R1 035 831 - R 1 295 025 A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
1/25/2019 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: 2/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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