About the Role
The Department of Health is actively seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Surgery) at the Mitchells Plain District Hospital, located in the vibrant community of Mitchells Plain, South Africa. This role is essential as it directly impacts the health and well-being of the local population by providing critical surgical and trauma care at a busy district hospital. As a Medical Officer, you will be at the forefront of managing acute and non-acute surgical emergencies, ensuring that the community receives the highest standard of healthcare.
This position not only involves the clinical management of patients but also the supervision and teaching of students and interns, fostering the next generation of medical professionals. Your work will contribute significantly to the hospital’s mission of delivering efficient and compassionate healthcare services, making a real difference in people’s lives. The role requires a proactive approach to ensuring cost-effective patient care while maintaining the standards of medical practice and patient safety.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of South Africans by overseeing the delivery of healthcare services across the nation. Its mandate is to ensure that all citizens have access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare. Working within this department offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly enhances the quality of life for individuals and communities. The department is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and compassion in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all acute and non-acute surgical and trauma emergencies at the hospital.
- Oversee the clinical management of critically ill patients, including resuscitation.
- Supervise and provide educational support to medical students and interns.
- Handle administrative tasks related to clinical and non-clinical matters, including medicolegal work.
- Lead and guide the department towards achieving its strategic goals and objectives.
- Ensure the delivery of cost-efficient services regarding laboratory services, blood, medicines, and equipment.
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.
- Relevant experience varies by grade:
- Grade 1: No experience required post-registration for SA qualified employees; 1 year for foreign qualified employees.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years of experience post-registration for SA qualified employees; 6 years for foreign qualified employees.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years of experience post-registration for SA qualified employees; 11 years for foreign qualified employees.
- Proficient skills in surgical care and the ability to perform minor surgical procedures without supervision.
- Strong teamwork abilities and capacity to collaborate with various levels of staff.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as 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.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a large district level hospital.
Ability to work in a team and all levels of staff.
Must be able to perform amputations and minor surgical procedures safely and without surgical supervision.
Candidates must be able to perform basic diagnostic upper endoscopy.
Job Duties
Clinical management of all acute and non-acute surgical and trauma emergencies at a busy district level hospital.Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients while awaiting transfer to tertiary level care.
Supervision and teaching of students and interns.
Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work.
Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department.
Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment.
