Medical Officer at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Job Duties:
To take responsibility for diagnoses and management of mental health disorders and general medical conditions. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of patient-centered, holistic and evidence-based care to a defined population. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the incumbent will provide clinical guidance and support to other members of the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
• 5 years’ experience in community service
• 3 years’ experience of working with chronic mental health care users in a hospital setting
• Registered with HPCSA

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-patient treatment for both psychiatric and medical conditions in accordance with evidence-based clinical protocols, guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition, mental health disorders and intervene appropriately
• Record patient medical histories and document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
• Consult or refer to appropriate levels of care and/or other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Provide both offsite and onsite after-hours services (on-call services)
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals (multidisciplinary team) to plan, provide and coordinate care.
• Ensure that liaison with other health professionals is maintained.
• Ensure that the rights, dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patients are maintained at all times.
• Support and participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Engage in CPD activities and any other programmes that support continuous learning