About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Registrar (Medical) in Family Medicine to join the team at Swartland Hospital, located in the scenic Swartland Sub-District of the Western Cape. This vital role is not just about providing medical care; it’s about enhancing community health through focused primary care activities and engaging in essential teaching programs. By contributing to the professional development of health sciences students and participating in community health initiatives, you will play a pivotal part in fostering a healthier, more informed society.
This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public service, ensuring that quality healthcare reaches the local population. The role is designed for medical professionals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and are eager to engage in research and continuous professional development. Joining the Department of Health means becoming a key player in a team committed to excellence in patient care and community health education.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for all South Africans. Its mission is to promote health and well-being through innovative service delivery and community engagement. Working within this department means being part of a dynamic team focused on improving health systems and outcomes across the province. Every day, employees contribute to vital healthcare services that directly impact individuals and families, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about public health.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical services and engage in community-oriented primary care activities.
- Participate in teaching programs, mentoring staff, and supervising health sciences students.
- Conduct research and engage in professional development, including the completion of an MMED mini dissertation.
- Manage clinical administration, including maintaining patient records and preparing reports as part of clinical governance activities.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner for Independent Practice.
- A valid driver’s license (code B/EB) and willingness to work overtime as required.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research, along with excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal abilities and effective time-management skills, with prior experience in South African Health Services preferred.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via the instructions 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 requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license.
Willingness to work overtime.
Commuted overtime is compulsory.
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.
Previous experience in South African Health Services.
Job Duties
(key result areas/outputs): 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.
