To develop and implement a sustainable, coordinated, integrated and comprehensive health system at all levels, based on the Primary Health Care approach through the District Health System, to ensure universal access to health care.
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Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (Medical);
Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner; Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa;
Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at closing date of this advert; Valid code B/EB driver’s license
Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a general dental practitioner (Independent Practice) and successfully passed at least two (2) of the primary subjects necessary to specialize in OMP (Anatomy, Physiology and General Pathology) and a postgraduate qualification (Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Science in Dentistry, preferably in OMP).
Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.
DUTIES : Core Functions/Duties:
Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc., management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates,
provision of after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor,
Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field.
Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).