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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who 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 who 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 SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Accredited Continued Professional Development by the HPCSA. Valid Driver’s licence. After-hours duties, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, are compulsory to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care. Willingness to travel and support other facilities in the district. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Demonstrate clinical leadership qualities, motivating and leading junior staff. Knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities as well as the PAWC Code of Conduct. Good writing skills to write and interpret complex reports. Advanced skills to examine, diagnose and treat patients and carry out appropriate procedures. Must be able to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, paediatric emergencies, general, trauma-medicine and obstetrics. Knowledge to manage social-, emotional- and psychological needs of patients and family. Knowledge of costs to ensure cost-effective quality service. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Will be required to work on HECTIS, SPV, ECCR, iPlan, ECM programs. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team. Independent and effective decision making.
Duties
Primary duties include providing primary and emergency medical care for acute and chronic conditions and ensuring prompt and effective management and referral of various health issues encountered at Beaufort West hospital, Local clinics, and satellite clinics. The role involves conducting detailed examinations to accurately diagnose and manage a wide range of health conditions, alongside prescribing and administering appropriate treatments, medications, 108", "and therapies. The medical officer will provide clinical supervision and training to junior doctors, including undergraduate students and community service doctors, enhancing their professional development and adherence to clinical standards. The role is pivotal in promoting health and preventing disease through patient and community education. Administrative responsibilities include compliance with record-keeping practices, completion of mental health care user documents, participating in morbidity and mortality meetings, reviewing patient safety incidents, and ensuring timely completion of medico- legal documentation, including death certificates. The medical officer will also implement and monitor compliance with IDEAL hospital standards to promote clinical governance and high-quality healthcare services. The duties will involve active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient management and care integration across various health disciplines. Evidence- based practices in clinical care will be promoted and applied to improve patient outcomes. Ethical behaviour, professional development, and support to clinical manager.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Central Karoo District, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates may be subjected to competency test.