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A job opportunity
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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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.
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Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Clinical Policy and Governance Unit)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: ECSS80/2025
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Directorate: Service Priorities Coordination,
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. | | | |
| Clinical policy and governance, management and implementation. Knowledge of financial prescripts and ability to do costing and budgeting. Knowledge of the Provincial Strategic Plan of the WC: Annual Performance Plan & Healthcare 2030 (service strategy). Incumbent must demonstrate a high level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and Powerpoint). Excellent analytical, research, report writing and presentation skills. Knowledge of the provision of clinical services for communicable and non-communicable diseases. Appropriate diverse experience in public health programmes, clinical policy, projects and/or systems. Appropriate experience in policy development and translation and implementation. Appropriate clinical experience in the provision of services, inclusive of communicable and non-communicable diseases. | | | |
| Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. | | | |
| Develop, adapt, and update clinical policies, governance frameworks and tools for communicable & non-communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, TB, STIs, cancer, maternal & child health). Amend and update clinical policies, guidelines, and tools (e.g., PACK Adult, PACK Child, PACK Adolescent, CGE, Maternal and Child Health) to ensure alignment with Standard Treatment Guidelines, Western Cape policies and circulars. Efficient planning to give effect to policy development and implementation. Convene and support clinical policy and governance review meetings for key interventions across the life course. Provide clinical support to other units within the SPC directorate on key health priorities, including NCDs, Mental health, perinatal, maternal and child interventions. Serve and provide technical input into national and provincial task teams, advisory committees, coordination and governance structures. Lead the Clinical Governance and Evaluation (CGE) process. Monitor and Evaluate implementation of clinical policy and guideline compliance. Support training and skills development initiatives in collaboration with the Provincial Development Centre (PDC). Coordinate and contribute to research activities, as required. Contribute to financial and human resource management in alignment with programmatic needs and business plans. Technical support in respect of clinical policy and governance to districts and relevant NPO partners (e.g., HAST Medical Officers, Family Physicians, Public health specialists) as required. | | | |
| Dr H Goeiman, Tel: (021) 815 8741 | | | |
| 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 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 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 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 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. | | | |
| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may undergo a Competency Based Assessment. The pool of applicants may be considered for other vacant Medical Officer posts within the Chief Director Emergency & Clinical Services Support, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. 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 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). | | | |
| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel with in South Africa. | | |
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Remuneration:
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R 1 001 349 per annum - R 1 046 763 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
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Starting Date:
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8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
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