Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Medical Officer (Grade 1 to 3) within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. The department is a part of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for delivering public healthcare services to the population of the Western Cape province in South Africa. The position is full-time, located in the Western Cape, and falls under the Medical / Healthcare job field. **What you will do** * Practice cost-effective holistic patient care. * Provide forensic and social services. * Effectively manage and utilize physical and financial resources, including clinical governance. * Contribute to training and development. * Ensure effective data management. * Maintain quality of care and adhere to the Code of Conduct. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. * **Experience:** * **Grade 1:** None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA for SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. * **Grade 2:** A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner for SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. * **Grade 3:** A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner for SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. * **Inherent requirements of the job:** * A Valid driver’s license. * Willingness to travel and perform relief duties when required. * A Valid Basic Life Support certificate and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate. * **Competencies (knowledge/skills):** * Experience in general medical and surgical conditions on PHC level. * Experience of South African TB and HIV care guidelines (including drug resistant TB and HIV in children). * Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.). * Good interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills. * Ability to provide outreach services to clinics throughout the Northern/Tygerberg Sub-District, guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases. **Who should apply** Candidates who are registered Medical Practitioners with the HPCSA, possessing varying levels of experience (0-11 years) depending on the grade, are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license, be willing to travel and perform relief duties, and hold valid Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificates. Essential skills include experience with general medical and surgical conditions at the Primary Healthcare (PHC) level, familiarity with South African TB and HIV care guidelines, computer literacy, and strong interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork abilities. The role also requires the ability to provide guidance and outreach to healthcare colleagues. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-officer-grade-1-to-3-western-cape-department-of-health-and-wellness-14 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel

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