Medical Officer Grade 1 - Warmbath Hospital at Limpopo Department of Health

Qualifications and Competencies

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience for Grade 1: Less than five [5] years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as an independent Medical Practitioner.
• Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and ability to work shifts/flexi hours [Including night duty, Weekends and public holidays]. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when need arises Commuted overtime will be dependent on need and will be approved by the Accounting Officer of the Department on the flexi/shift system based on operational needs.
• Inherent requirements of the post: Computer literacy including MS Outlook,
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Virtual meeting platforms literacy.
• Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.
• Skill declaration form to be attached.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge, understanding and application of medical theory and practice.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of legal aspects relevant to medical practice in South Africa.
• Sound clinical knowledge and skills [ general medical surgical and anaesthetic] for all age groups and sexes at district health services level.
• Good leadership and communication [Verbal and written] skills, presentation skills and budgeting skills.
• Collection and analysis of data.
• Sound medical ethics.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of clinical governance.
• Ability to work after hours independently including without supervision.
• Rational use of resources

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide clinical care including but not limited to emergency care, in the designated clinical areas, commeasurable with the requirement and maintenance for registration as medical practitioner.
• Perform ward rounds, outreach programs and provide medical services in any other area including but not limited to special events and operations in the province.
• Respond to all emergency calls within stipulated times including in cases of disaster and /or disaster management.
• Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself through Continuous Professions Development [CPD] system as required by HPCSA.
• Generate and maintain clinical records in accordance with the minimum required standards for medical records.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Conduct clinical audits.
• Participate in continuing medical education, academic activities in undergraduate and postgraduate levels as required.
• Ensure that clinical protocols are followed for the clinical areas of work.
• Where required, coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise, instruct and train Medical Officers and Registrars, as the case may be in one or more designated clinical area and/or discipline.
• Perform any other duties allocated to you by the Supervisor in the province without boundary restrictions.