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Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA with Independent Practice. Preference will be given to candidates with FCP Part 1, ACLS, AMLS and Diploma in HIV Management who wish to pursue a career in internal medicine.
Competencies: Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team. Thrive under high pressure environment. Patient first mentality. Good communication skills. Integrity and professional dependability. Technology and computer skills.
Duties :
General Medicine: As a medical officer, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients within any of the General Medicine Units at Helen Joseph Hospital.
They will liaise with registrars and consultants on a daily basis regarding this. They will be required to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures concordant with a medical officer’s training in this regard.
Other clinical duties will include managing patients at MOPD, managing patients attending the Subspecialty OPD or Speciality Ward Consultations within a relevant sub-speciality.
The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Participation in the academic activities within the Department of Internal Medicine and related Departments/ Sub Specialties. Teaching and Supervising Medical Students whilst on call.
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