About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Officer to join the team at Leratong Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Krugersdorp, Gauteng. This pivotal role is integral to the overall clinical management of the Contraception and Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) unit, as well as the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department. In this position, you will not only provide exceptional medical care but also foster a supportive environment for intern doctors, clinical associates, and students, ensuring a high standard of patient care that reflects the values of public service.
As a Medical Officer, your work will directly impact the lives of many within the community, enhancing healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that collaborates on clinical governance, planning, and management, making your contributions vital to the hospital’s mission of providing quality healthcare to all.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health of South Africans through effective healthcare services. It plays a crucial role in the public service sector, aiming to improve health outcomes by implementing policies that ensure access to healthcare for all citizens. Working here means being part of a team that values compassion, integrity, and excellence in service delivery, making a significant difference in the community’s health and well-being.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the clinical management of the CTOP, Contraception, and Gynaecology unit.
- Supervise intern doctors, clinical associates, and students to promote professional development.
- Manage patients efficiently within the CTOP and Obstetrics & Gynaecology departments.
- Collaborate with the hospital clinical management and District Health Service management teams.
- Implement evaluation methods, tools, protocols, and procedures to enhance patient care.
- Ensure compliance with the National Core Standards and the Ideal Hospital Framework.
- Improve patient record-keeping and enhance accessibility of clinical services.
- Participate in clinical audits and manage patient safety incidents.
- Address stakeholder complaints and conflicts effectively within the unit.
- Contribute to the academic activities of the hospital and perform commuted overtime duties.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate medical qualification (MBcHB/MBBcH) that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Doctor.
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Officer.
- Experience working independently in a Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Contraception unit.
- Knowledge of the CTOP Act and medicolegal aspects.
- Strong communication and counselling skills.
- Basic obstetrics and gynaecology sonar skills.
- Familiarity with relevant patient care guidelines and national standards.
- Ability to contribute to improving clinical services.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: – http//www.professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za.
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.
