About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Officer for the Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital, located in Kwamashu, South Africa. This role is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of the community, providing essential medical care in the Orthopaedic unit. As a Medical Officer, you will engage in various aspects of patient care, from outpatient services to managing critical cases in the ICU. Your work will directly impact the lives of patients, allowing you to make a meaningful contribution to public service.
In this position, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical services, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and participating in outreach programs to educate and support the community. By joining this dynamic team, you will not only enhance your medical expertise but also play a vital role in fostering a healthier society. This government job offers a unique opportunity to serve the public while growing professionally in a supportive environment.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission revolves around promoting health, preventing illness, and ensuring access to quality medical care. Working within this department means being part of a larger initiative aimed at improving public health outcomes and ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve. The impact of your work will resonate throughout the community, making it a meaningful place to build your career.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive care to patients in the Orthopaedic unit, including outpatient, ward, theatre, and ICU services.
- Participate in 24-hour clinical coverage, providing on-call support as needed.
- Conduct ward rounds and engage in academic programs to further enhance medical knowledge.
- Offer initial resuscitative and peri-operative care for patients, maintaining clinical effectiveness.
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Manage patient complaints and safety incidents effectively, ensuring a positive healthcare environment.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Provide training and mentorship to nurses, junior staff, interns, and medical students.
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with ethical standards in clinical practice.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (MBChB).
- For Grade 2: Minimum of five years’ experience post-registration as a Medical Officer.
- For Grade 3: Minimum of ten years’ experience post-registration as a Medical Practitioner.
- Current HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
- Completion of Community Service is mandatory; Community Service officers will not be considered.
- Strong communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and manage patients independently.
- Resilience and adaptability to cope with changes in a busy healthcare environment.
- Valid code B driver’s license (Code 08) is an advantage.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and medical ethics.
How to Apply
For application instructions, please refer to the details below.
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Requirements
Grade 1: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum of five (05) years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum experience of 10 years appropriate Experience as Medical Practitioner.
Senior Certificate, An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBChB) Plus, Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Completion of Community Service is mandatory.
Community Service officers will not be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Sound communication, negotiation, planning, organising, leadership, decision – making and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team setting.
Have knowledge & skills in basic clinical care.
Ability to manage patients independently.
Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with a diverse community.
Ability to make a positive contribution in a busy department.
Resilience and ability to cope with change.
Additional postgraduate courses (ACLS, BLS, ATLS etc.
) would be added advantage.
Basic knowledge of medical practice ethics.
Unendorsed valid code B driver’s license (Code 08).
Ability to identify the need for and refer accordingly.
Knowledge of clinical governance framework and the legislated norms and standards.
Job Duties
Responsibility for care of patients at Orthopaedic units including Outpatient, wards, Theatre and ICU Participate in 24-hour clinical coverage by performing commuted overtime.Attendance of ward rounds and participation in the academic programmes.
Provide initial resuscitative and peri-operative clinical care of patients.
Ensure that the scientific principles of clinical care are maintained.
Ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency.
Participate in clinical audit programmes as and when scheduled.
Participate in quality improvement programmes.
Participate in effective management of complaints and patient safety incidents.
Ensure compliance with current legislative and ethical principles.
Ensure sound labour relations in compliance with the relevant legislation while maintaining the interest of the patients.
Participate in outreach programmes.
Provide training for nurses, junior staff, interns and medical students.
Examination, diagnosis and total management of Orthopaedic Patients.
Identification and management of emergencies.
Maintain proper medical records.
