About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Officer to join the team at Leratong Hospital in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. This role is vital for providing high-quality clinical management in the Contraception and Gynaecology unit. As a Medical Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the best care possible, directly impacting the community’s health and well-being. The position not only involves managing patients within the CTOP unit but also allows you to supervise intern doctors and clinical staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care.
Your contributions will be essential in improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall service delivery within the hospital’s Obstetrics & Gynaecology department. Engaging in a multi-disciplinary team, you will work closely with the hospital’s clinical management team, supporting governance and planning efforts. By implementing evaluation methods and protocols, you will help elevate patient care standards, making a meaningful difference in the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing equitable and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mission to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier society, this department plays an instrumental role in the public service landscape. Working in this department means contributing to essential health initiatives that address the needs of the community, ensuring that healthcare services are accessible and effective.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee clinical management in the CTOP, Contraception, and Gynaecology units.
- Supervise and mentor intern doctors, clinical associates, and students.
- Manage patient care in the CTOP and Obstetrics & Gynaecology departments.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team within the hospital.
- Participate in the hospital’s clinical management and governance planning.
- Enhance patient care through effective evaluation methods and protocols.
- Improve patient record-keeping and accessibility of clinical services.
- Contribute to clinical auditing and data collection initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with National Core Standards and the Ideal Hospital Framework.
- Assist in managing stakeholder complaints and conflicts effectively.
- Engage in academic activities to support the hospital’s educational goals.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification of MBChB/MBBCh allowing registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Doctor.
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Officer.
- Experience in working independently within a CTOP, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Contraception unit.
- Knowledge of the CTOP Act 92 of 1996 and medicolegal aspects.
- Strong communication and counselling skills.
- Ability to perform second-trimester terminations of pregnancies.
- Basic Obstetrics and Gynaecology sonar skills.
- Familiarity with patient care guidelines and national standards.
- Understanding of performance plan objectives related to clinical service improvement.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: – http//www.professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Requirements
Appropriate qualification of MBcHB/MBBcH that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical doctor.Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical officer, and experience working independently in a Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP), Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Contraception unit.
Knowledge And Skills: CTOP Act 92 of 1996 and medicolegal aspects, Good communication and counselling skills.
Be able to perform a Second trimester termination of pregnancies.
Basic Obstetrics and Gynaecology sonar skills.
Knowledge of relevant patient care guidelines and regulated norms and standards (National core standards,) knowledge of annual performance plan objectives and priorities in relation to programs e.
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patient experience of care programs to improve clinical services).
Job Duties
Overall clinical management of CTOP, Contraception and Gynaecology unit.Supervision of intern doctors, clinical associates, students, and other clinical staff.
Managing patients at CTOP unit, Obstetrics & Gynaecology department and function in a multi-disciplinary team.
Be part of the hospital clinical management team, District Health Service management team and support management in the planning and governance of clinical service in the hospital.
Manage Patients effectively and efficiently.
Improve patient/ Client care through implementation of appropriate evaluation methods, tools, protocols & Procedures.
Manage gynae ward and obstetric care wards to improve patient care outcomes, work with patient safety incidence committee for the complete analysis of prevention and improved approaches.
Improve patient records keeping; enhance accessibility of clinical Service, involved in clinical auditing.
Improve Data Collection among doctors and nurses Iin the department of O&G.
Ensure compliance with the National Core Standards/ Ideal hospital Framework.
Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and public service Act, Regulations, and PFMA.
Assist in managing internal and external stakeholder complaints & conflicts effectively, within the unit.
Permanent Residence or SA Citizenship in essential.
Contribute to the academic Activities of the Hospital.
To perform commuted Overtime Duties.
