Medical Officer Grade 1 - Botleng CHC (Nkangala District)

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Overview This role is for a Medical Officer Grade 1 based at Botleng Community Health Centre (CHC) in the Nkangala District, Mpumalanga. The position falls under the Mpumalanga Department of Health and involves providing medical services and supporting the institution's objectives. What you will do * Execute duties and functions with proficiency, 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. * Assist with clinical audits. * Actively participate in continuous professional development. * Provide support to hospital management towards maintaining an efficient standard of patient care and services. 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 is required from non-South Africans. * Sound knowledge of medical ethics. * Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and 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. * For Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner Independent Practice. * For foreign 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. * 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, responsibility 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. * Stress tolerance. * Ability to work within a team. * Self-confidence. * Ability to build and maintain good relationships. * Ability to deal with all medical emergencies. Who should apply Ideal candidates are medical practitioners who meet the HPCSA registration requirements, including recent graduates for Grade 1 positions or foreign-qualified professionals with at least one year of post-registration experience. Applicants should possess sound clinical knowledge, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage patients independently. Essential attributes include stress tolerance, self-confidence, teamwork, and the ability to foster good relationships. Candidates must be prepared to work shifts. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-officer-grade-1-botleng-chc-nkangala-district-mpumalanga-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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