About the Role
The Office of the Chief Director: Metro Health Services is looking for a dedicated Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 specializing in Staff and Occupational Health. This position is based in Cape Town, where you will play a crucial role in establishing and managing Occupational Health services that directly impact the wellbeing of staff across various health facilities. Your expertise will contribute significantly to monitoring and evaluating occupational illnesses and injuries, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees in the Metro area.
In this vital role, your contributions will enhance the safety and health standards within the community. By developing policies, conducting health risk assessments, and providing technical input on procurement and training, you will help foster a culture of health and safety. Your work will not only protect the staff but will also ensure that the healthcare services delivered to the community are of the highest quality.
About the Department
The Office of the Chief Director: Metro Health Services is dedicated to improving public health through a comprehensive approach to occupational health and safety. This department focuses on creating a healthier workforce by implementing strategies that mitigate health risks and promote employee wellbeing. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to serving the community and enhancing the effectiveness of health services throughout the Cape Metro area.
As a member of this department, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of healthcare workers and the communities they serve. The department’s mission revolves around promoting health, preventing disease, and improving the quality of life for all citizens through effective health management and services.
What You’ll Do
- Establish and manage the Occupational Health service for staff.
- Monitor and evaluate all occupational illnesses and injuries.
- Conduct hazard identification and risk management assessments.
- Develop and maintain occupational health risk exposure profiles.
- Review and formulate policies to enhance workplace safety.
- Provide technical input on procurement, education, and training initiatives.
- Enhance staff literacy on Occupational Health and Safety principles.
- Manage documentation, data, and reporting related to occupational health services.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Experience requirements vary by grade:
- Grade 1: No experience required after HPCSA registration for South African qualified employees; 1 year for foreign qualified employees.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Practitioner for South African qualified employees; 6 years for foreign qualified employees.
- Grade 3: At least 10 years of experience as a Medical Practitioner for South African qualified employees; 11 years for foreign qualified employees.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Cape Metro area.
- A Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) is preferred.
- Competence in computer literacy, particularly MS Office, and knowledge of health risk management principles.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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 the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health 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 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 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.
Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence.
Travelling to health facilities throughout the Cape Metro area.
Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH).
Willingness to participate in Commuted Overtime if operational requirements so demand.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office).
Knowledge of Health risk management (HRA, Occ.
Hygiene report assessment).
Knowledge of Medical Adjudication (return to work medicals) and District Health services.
Job Duties
Establish, manage Occupational Health service and Monitoring and evaluation of all occupational illnesses and injuries.Hazard identification and 199 risk management and Workplace Health Risk Assessments (HRA) and development of occupational risk exposure profiles.
Policy Review, Formulation, Maintenance and Disseminate policies and procedures to enhance the safety of staff in the institute.
OHS Services management, administration, and Governance of management structures.
Provide occupational health technical input on procurement, education and training within areas of control, develop staff literacy on occupational Health and Safety principles, practices and guidelines within the district and the facilities.
Documentation, Data management and reporting.
