Sessional Medical Specialist at Gauteng Provincial Government

Reference Number : refs/019529

Requirements :

• MBChB qualification. A valid registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist: ENT.

Duties :

• Clinical Supervision: Control a clinical care unit.
• Prepare and supervise implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Plans and directs regular clinical audits. Supervise and advises junior doctors in patient care.
• Participate in patient care according to the read and duty list.
• Academic teaching: To undertake relevant training of Medical personnel at undergraduate, postgraduate and sub-specialist level.
• To contribute to and participate in training of their health workers where requested to do so.
• Participate in public education programs concerning health.
• Directs Patient Care: To provide cost effective specialist medical staff in the appropriate treatment of patients
• To co-operate with nursing and other professional in the optimal care of hospitalized patients.
• To refer patients samples to relevant units and departments for diagnostic, intervention.
• To advise, council patients and families on their health problems.
• To consult and advise health professionals including primary care workers and medical practitioners on diagnosis, investigation and management of referred patients.
• Research: To contribute to the development of knowledge and policy obey appropriate research.
• To do appropriate clinical research that will improve patient care. Liaison with senior and provincial management.
• Management: Reports to HOD. Communicates with medical superintendent and nursing service manager, registrars, medical officers, interns, and nurses.
• Communicates with patients families and care givers. Communicates with referring doctors and health professionals.
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