Medical Officer Grade 1 To 3 (Paediatric Medicine ) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

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 a Medical Practitioner.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Council in respect of 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 in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate. Must provide after-hours emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16-hours per week.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to work in a professional team. Postinternship experience in general paediatrics under onsite supervision of a registered paediatrician. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Must assist with the provision of a comprehensive paediatric service. Completion of /or exemption from South African Community Service. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination. Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problemsolving skills. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment. Good time management.