About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registrar in Medical Family Medicine to be stationed at the Beaufort West Hospital in the Central Karoo District. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing the health services available to the community. As a key player in clinical service provision, you will directly contribute to improving the quality of healthcare for residents in Beaufort West and surrounding areas. Your commitment to community-oriented primary care will make a significant difference in the lives of many South Africans.
Your responsibilities will extend beyond patient care to include participation in teaching programs aimed at developing the skills of healthcare staff and supervising health sciences students. This position not only focuses on the immediate needs of the community but also emphasizes professional growth through research and ongoing education, ensuring that you remain at the forefront of medical practice in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to all South Africans. Its mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health of the population through comprehensive healthcare strategies and effective management of resources. Working in this department means being part of an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to public service, making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical services, ensuring exceptional patient care in a community-oriented setting.
- Engage in teaching programs, helping to build the capacities of healthcare staff and mentor health sciences students.
- Conduct research and contribute to professional development, including the completion of a mini dissertation for your MMED.
- Maintain effective clinical administration, including accurate patient records and reporting as part of clinical governance activities.
- Participate in community health initiatives and outreach programs to enhance local health services.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Current registration with HPCSA for Independent Practice as a Medical Practitioner.
- A valid driver’s license (code B/EB) and a willingness to travel.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required, including participation in a system of remunerated commuted overtime.
- Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong interpersonal and time-management abilities.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Willingness to work overtime.
(It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.
e.
, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal and time-management skills.
Job Duties
Clinical service provision, including participating in community-orientated primary care activities.Participate in the Teaching program, including in-service capacity building of staff and supervision of health sciences students.
Research and Professional Development (incl.
completion of MMED mini dissertation).
Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports as part of the leadership and clinical governance activities.
