Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 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 Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Experience: 

• Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. One (1) year’s relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised 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. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of Five (5) appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of six (6) relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom required to perform community service required in South Africa. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of Ten (10) year’s appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of eleven (11) year’s relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised 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 requirements of the job: Willing and able to work shifts. Willing and able to work with patients with infectious diseases Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness and ability to travel. Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Psychiatry. Excellent clinical consultation, management and procedural skills. Computer literacy. Good professional attitude. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work well both in a team or as an individual. 

DUTIES :

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. Formulate and manage treatment plans, including medication and therapies. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records both electronically and paper based. Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary. Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession.