About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Officer Grade 1-3 to join their team at Katleho District Hospital, located in the vibrant city of QwaQwa in the Free State. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all patients receive competent and compassionate medical care. The Medical Officer will not only manage various medical conditions but will also play a crucial role in mentoring junior staff and enhancing the overall healthcare service delivery in the community. By contributing to the well-being of patients, this position holds significant importance in promoting public health and quality of life within the region.
In this role, you will engage directly with patients, providing outpatient consultations focused on chronic disease management and health education. Your expertise will enable you to guide patients and their families through treatment options, preventative measures, and rehabilitation processes. Working at Katleho District Hospital allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families, fostering a healthier community through your dedication and skills.
About the Department
The Department of Health’s mission is to provide accessible, equitable, and quality health services to all South Africans. It focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, and ensuring that healthcare systems are effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the community. By working for this department, you become part of a larger mission to improve public health outcomes and contribute positively to the lives of citizens across South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a variety of medical conditions to ensure high-quality patient care
- Supervise and train junior medical staff in essential medical interventions
- Conduct outpatient consultations for chronic disease management
- Educate and counsel patients and their families about treatment options and prevention strategies
- Become skilled in resuscitative measures and intensive care to support critically ill patients
What You’ll Need
- Matric certificate
- Relevant qualification allowing for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
- Current annual registration with the HPCSA
- Grade 1: No experience required for South African qualified employees; 1 year relevant experience for foreign qualified employees
- Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years experience for South African qualified employees; 6 years for foreign qualified employees
- Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years experience for South African qualified employees; 11 years for foreign qualified employees
- Strong knowledge of public service legislation and healthcare policies
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Matric.Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
Current annual registration with HPCSA.
Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.
1 year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.
6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees.
11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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.
Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge on Public Service legislation, policies and procedures.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, report writing, medico-legal reports).
195 Good interpersonal skills as well as display of honesty, integrity and excellent work ethics.
Job Duties
Management of all medical conditions to ensure that a competent service is provided to all patients.Candidates will have to perform commuted overtime duties (compulsory & non-negotiable).
Supervise junior staff in order to provide adequate medical care and to train them to be able to do key medical interventions.
Consult patients on an outpatient basis to have optimal chronic disease management and good long term follow up.
Briefing, informing and counselling patients and where appropriate relatives regarding prevention, treatment operative, complications and rehabilitation.
Endeavour to become skilled in resuscitative measures and intensive care treatment to assure survival of critically ill-patients.
