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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 (Sessional) (8 Sessions) (Contract until 31 March 2025)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: CWD8/2024
  Drakenstein Sub-district, Cape Winelands District
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr P van Wyk (Medical Specialist) or Dr R Gaffoor (Clinical Manager) (021) 877-400
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-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 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 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 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.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions on hospital and PHC level and Knowledge applicable to South African TB and HIV care guidelines. Comprehensive evidence-based, direct patient-centred Clinical Service Provision in the District Health Service and computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills. Ability to communicate (verbal and in written). Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Drakenstein Sub district (including Saron/Gouda), guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide quality outpatient care to patients in Drakenstein Sub-district Primary Healthcare facilities. Provide an Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Drakenstein Sub district (including Saron & Gouda). Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Drakenstein Sub district facilities as required. No compulsory Commuted Overtime (COT) duties.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 457 per hour, Grade 2: R 521 per hour, Grade 3: R 603 per hour.
 
Starting Date:
7/19/2024 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: 8/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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