About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Registrar in Family Medicine to join their team at Hermanus Hospital, located in the stunning Overstrand Sub-District of the Western Cape. This role plays a crucial part in delivering exceptional healthcare services to the local communities, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical care. By working in this dynamic environment, you will not only enhance your clinical skills but also make a significant impact on the health and well-being of those you serve.
As a Registrar, you will be involved in providing comprehensive health care to patients at Hermanus Hospital and surrounding clinics. Your work will encompass community-oriented primary care, outreach, and support services, which are essential for addressing the health needs of the Overstrand population. This position is not just about treating patients; it’s about building relationships and fostering trust within the community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving health outcomes for all South Africans through the provision of accessible and quality health services. It operates under a mandate to promote public health, prevent disease, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. Working in this department means being part of a larger mission to create healthier communities through collaborative healthcare delivery.
Your contribution as a Registrar will be key to advancing the department’s goals, ensuring that healthcare facilities in the Overstrand Sub-District not only meet the needs of the public but also adhere to the highest standards of clinical governance and ethical practice.
What You’ll Do
- Provide quality healthcare services to patients in Hermanus Hospital and surrounding clinics.
- Conduct outreach and support for primary healthcare facilities and communities.
- Engage actively in training, teaching, and academic opportunities related to family medicine.
- Participate in clinical governance activities, ensuring the quality and safety of care provided.
- Perform essential administrative duties to support the sub-district management team.
- Engage in research and professional development, including the completion of your MMED.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Valid registration with the HPCSA for independent practice.
- A valid driver’s license (code B/EB/C1) for commuting to various healthcare facilities.
- Sound knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at the district hospital and primary healthcare level.
- Recent experience in managing district-level medical procedures, including caesarian sections and emergency care.
- Strong computer literacy and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) 252 as a Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s license.
Compulsory Remunerated Commuted Overtime (COT) duties.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at district hospital and Primary Health Care level and knowledge.
Comprehensive evidence-informed, direct patient-centered approaches to care.
Clinical service provision in district level health care services.
Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
) and good interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
-Recent experience with performing district level procedures including performance of caesarian sections, administration of spinal and general anaesthesia, management of chronic conditions and HIV/TB care, maternal and child health as well as emergency medical care including adult and neonatal resuscitations.
Ability to guide health care colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.
Job Duties
Provide quality health care to patients in the Overstrand sub-district including Hermanus Hospital and surrounding clinics, healthcare facilities and communities as part of community oriented primary care.Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities and communities in the Overstrand sub-district.
Actively participate in skills transfer, training, teaching and academic opportunities relevant to the post.
Active involvement in the clinical governance of Overstrand sub-district facilities as required.
-Performing administrative duties.
Supporting the Sub-district management team, while maintaining professional ethical standards.
Research and Professional Development (incl.
completion of MMED).
