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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 (Paediatric)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS344/2025
  New Somerset Hospital
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Applicants must have a valid APLS/PALS/NLS certificate. Provision of after-hours emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16 hours per week. Provision of outreach and support in the Metro Southern Western Districts.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr S Chippendale, tel. no. (021)4026431
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 1-year 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 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African 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 a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. A minimum of 11 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.
 
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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Post-internship experience in general paediatrics and neonatology under on-site supervision of a registered paediatrician. Computer skills. Completion of/ exemption from South African Community Service. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Must be competent in provision of paediatric and neonatal resuscitation. Must be capable of providing comprehensive paediatric and neonatal emergency care in ambulatory and in-patient settings. Provision of high-standard in-patient, out-patient and outreach services. Must be capable of teamwork, planning, organisation and coordination. Must have excellent clinical note keeping, referral writing and complex medical report writing skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving, time management and administrative skills. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy, and facilitate a biopsychosocial management framework.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide high-quality clinical service to patients and their families, adhering to evidence-based management protocols. Clinical leadership in the workplace. Administration of the medical officer roster, patient statistics collection, ECCR patient management system and other WCG health applications. Improve professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection. Effective and efficient administration of clinical services. Supervision of junior medical staff to ensure high quality of care and good clinical outcomes. Working and communicating well with nursing staff, allied professionals and all students rotating at the facility. Ward-based formal and informal teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduate medical students.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1,001,349 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,142,553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,322,352 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/13/2025 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: 6/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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