Medical Officer Grade 1 - Tonga Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

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Overview The role is for a Medical Officer Grade 1 at Tonga Hospital, located in the Ehlanzeni District, within the Mpumalanga Department of Health. This position involves providing medical care and support within a hospital setting, ensuring adherence to patient care standards and contributing to the institution's overall objectives. What you will do * Execute duties and functions proficiently, supporting the aims and objectives of the institution consistent with standards of patient care. * Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. * Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. * Participate in academic and training programmes. * Deal with all medical emergencies. * Assist with clinical audits and actively participate in continuous professional development. * Provide support to hospital management to ensure an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained. Requirements (from the original advert) * MBChB degree qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. * Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner 2026 Independent Practice. * Ability to work shifts. * A valid work permit (required from non-South Africans). * Sound knowledge of medical ethics. * Multidisciplinary management and teamwork experience in the respective medical discipline. * Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. * Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management. * **Experience (Grade 1):** * No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner Independent Practice for South African qualified employees. * Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner Independent Practice for foreign qualified employees. * **Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences:** * Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. * Ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member. * Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. * Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibly and engage when necessary. * Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain. * Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department. * **Behavioural Attributes:** * Stress tolerance. * Ability to work within a team. * Self-confidence. * Ability to build and maintain good relationships. Who should apply Candidates should possess an MBChB degree and current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Applicants must be able to work shifts, and non-South Africans require a valid work permit. For Grade 1, South African qualified individuals do not require post-registration experience, while foreign qualified individuals need a minimum of one year of relevant post-registration experience. The ideal candidate will have sound clinical knowledge, experience in multidisciplinary management, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage patients independently while working effectively within a team. They should also be committed to ethical medical practice and continuous professional development. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-officer-grade-1-tonga-hospital-ehlanzeni-district-mpumalanga-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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