Medical Officer Grade 1 - Sister Mashiteng Clinic (Nkangala District)

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**Overview** This is an explanation of the role of a Medical Officer Grade 1 at Sister Mashiteng Clinic, located in the Nkangala District, under the Mpumalanga Department of Health. The role involves managing patients, participating in training, assisting with audits, and supporting hospital management, ensuring high standards of patient care in a level 2/3 package of service facility. **What you will do** * Execute duties and functions with proficiency to support 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 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 Independent Practice (2026). * 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. * **For Grade 1**: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner Independent Practice. * **For Grade 1 (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. * Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes, and priorities within the domain. * Ability to deal with all medical emergencies. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess: * Sound knowledge of medical ethics. * Experience in multidisciplinary management and teamwork within the medical discipline. * Sound clinical knowledge, competency, and skills in general clinical domains. * The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member. * Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. * The ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibly, and engage when necessary. * Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes, and priorities within the domain. * The ability to teach, guide, and supervise junior staff within the department. * Stress tolerance. * The ability to work within a team. * Self-confidence. * The ability to build and maintain good relationships. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-officer-grade-1-sister-mashiteng-clinic-nkangala-district-mpumalanga-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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