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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 Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (Family Physician)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: OD19/2021
  Caledon Hospital
 
Note:
“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 with their job application/on appointment. 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)”.
 
Requirements
An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Enquiries:
Dr MS Rambiyana, tel. no. (028) 212-1070
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and understanding of the Departments Healthcare 2030 vision. Excellent administrative and research skills. Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Participate in the Hospital and Sub-district Health Services team. Act as coordinator for Family Medicine Registrars allocated to the TWK sub-district as well as co-ordinator of undergraduate medical students from the University of Stellenbosch visiting Caledon Hospital. Responsible for clinical governance within the sub-district and report to the quality of care, the training needs as well implementing the Quality Improvement Plan. Provide clinical services to patients (including emergency care, ward rounds, OPD, PHC consultations, Theatre work, Obstetrics, after-hours duties in order to ensure efficient delivery of the core package of services at a District Hospital and PHC platform). Develop, maintain and monitor protocols for proper clinical governance of the services in the Sub-district. Initiate supervise and conduct research appropriate to the needs of the Sub-district. Implement the Outreach and support policy of the Department with the relevant stakeholders.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence and willingness to travel. Participation in Commuted Overtime at Caledon Hospital.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 106 040- R 1 173 900 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 264 623 -R1 342 230 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 467 651 - R 1 834 890 per annum (Plus a rural allowance of 18% of basic salary). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/18/2021 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: 7/9/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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