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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 (Public Health)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO98/2019
  Directore: Health Impact Assessment,Head Office Cape Town
 
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
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Public Health Specialist.
 
Enquiries:
Dr M Moodley, tel. no. (021) 483-9366
 
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 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
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Insight into public health policies and programmes. Strong skills in epidemiology, research and evaluation. Excellent knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in healthcare, Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal and managerial skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Computer literacy. Ability to conduct independent research and report research findings to a professional and non-professional audience. Teaching and education skills. Policy and report writing skills. Either MMed in Public Health or FCPHM or both.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide technical support, strategic and operational direction as well as coordination for QA, QI, OHS and IPC in the WCG: H. Provide public health specialist support to WCG: Health impact Assessment/Strategy &Health Support. Provide technical support for guideline and policy development. Capacity development in public health competencies. To provide formal supervision to one or more public health registrars within the programme and informal support for the registrar teaching within the programme. Academic activities consistent with the mandate of the University for Research, teaching and social responsiveness.
 
Registration with professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 106 040-R 1 173 900, R 1 264 623- R 1 342 230, R 1 467 651-R 1 834 890 Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/30/2019 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: 9/20/2019 12:00:00 AM
 
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