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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.

Note:
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Public Health)
Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: ECSS11/2019
Directorate: Specialised Services Support

“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)”

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Leadership, administrative, communication and mentoring skills. Good problem solving skills. Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Knowledge of implementing a health systems approach to delivering integrated public health services. Ability to use a statistical database and ability to analysis and interpret data to enhance decision-making.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Public Health.

Enquiries:
Dr G Reagon, tel. no. (021) 483 4859 or (021) 483 5776

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health. 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 Public Health. 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 employees) as Medical Specialist in Public Health.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Implement and sustain projects such as First 1000 Days support, electronic waiting list for arthroplasty geographic based budgeting and support for continuous service improvement. Ensure appropriateness of Out Patients Department referrals from rural to central and tertiary hospitals. Develop and implement protocols for efficient health service functioning. Ensure Lean continuous improvements along community based services to tertiary services axis. Supervision of public health registrars. Involvement with new projects regarding service redesign and transformation, clinical governance framework and strategic provincial projects. Support theatre information systems development, diagnostic related groups modelling/costing and monitoring of mental health service pressures.

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 106 040 per annum - R 1 173 900 per annum ; Grade 2: R 1 264 623 per annum - R 1 342 230 per annum ; Grade 3: R 1 467 651 per annum - R 1 834 890 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:
8/8/2019 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 9/6/2019 12:00:00 AM

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