About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for dedicated individuals to fill the positions of Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 based at Delft Community Health Centre in Cape Town. In this vital role, you will engage in providing holistic patient care that is both cost-effective and community-centered. Your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of the residents of Delft and surrounding areas, ensuring they receive the quality healthcare they deserve. This position is not just a job; it is a calling to serve the public and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
As a Medical Officer, you will be involved in comprehensive healthcare delivery, forensic and social service provision, and effective management of both physical and financial resources. Your skills in clinical governance and data management will help enhance the quality of care provided. At the heart of this role is the commitment to training and development, both for yourself and for your colleagues, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration in the public service.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of all South Africans through comprehensive healthcare services. With a mission to provide accessible, equitable, and quality health services, the department plays a critical role in public health administration and policy implementation. Working within this department means becoming part of a dynamic team that strives to improve health outcomes and promote healthier communities across South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Provide cost-effective and holistic patient care to individuals and families.
- Deliver forensic and social services as part of integrated health care.
- Manage physical and financial resources effectively to optimize service delivery.
- Uphold clinical governance standards and improve healthcare quality.
- Engage in training and development initiatives for continuous learning.
- Manage and analyze healthcare data to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with healthcare colleagues and provide outreach services across the Northern/Tygerberg Sub-District.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- For Grade 1: No experience required for SA qualified employees, or 1-year relevant experience for foreign qualified employees.
- For Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Practitioner for SA qualified employees, or 6 years for foreign qualified employees.
- For Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Medical Practitioner for SA qualified employees, or 11 years for foreign qualified employees.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Strong knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at the PHC level, and familiarity with South African TB and HIV care guidelines.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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 Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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 it 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 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 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 license.
Willingness to travel and perform relief duties when required.
A Valid Basic Life Support certificate and Advance Cardiac Life Support certificate.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experience in general medical and surgical conditions on PHC level.
Experience of South African TB and HIV care guidelines (including drug resistant TB and HIV in children).
Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
) and good interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Provide outreach services to clinics throughout the Northern/Tygerberg Sub- District, guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases.
Job Duties
Practicing cost-effective holistic patient care.Forensic and social service provision.
Effective management and utilization of physical and financial resources and Clinical governance.
Training and development.
Effective data management.
Quality of Care and Code of Conduct.
