Fresh Opportunities at Gauteng Department of Health

Reference Number : refs/020325

Requirements :

• Masters in Clinical Psychology, registration with HPCSA as an independent practitioner Clinical psychologist and annual proof of payment. 
• The candidate should be a dynamic individual who adapts well to change and should be able to work within the multidisciplinary team. 
• Should be willing to rotate within allocated areas in the hospital and offer professional and effective services. 
• Computer literacy, communication skills and good interpersonal skills are essential. 
• The individual needs to be fluent in Nguni languages.

Duties :

• Provide Clinical Psychology services to both in and out patients though efficient and professional assessment and treatment within various areas of the hospital using evidence based treatment techniques. 
• Provide mentorship and guidance to community service therapists and students as needed. 
• Make appropriate referrals when necessary. 
• Adhere to record keeping standards, NCS and other quality assurance requirements. 
• Develop own skills and knowledge on continuing basis by participating in regular MDT case discussions, identifying, and attending relevant courses, workshops, work groups etc. 
• Adhering to all prescribed policies and principles of department of health e.g., Batho Pele Principles, Patient Rights etc. 
• Plan and implement health awareness campaigns and staff in-service training. 
• Effectively execute all patient and departmental related administrative tasks including data compilation, stock management, monthly reports and statistics, etc. participate and implement departmental policies to ensure effective departmental standards and effective service delivery in line with national standards. Adherence to PMDS processes.

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Reference Number : refs/020326

Requirements :

• MBChB & MMed degree or a relevant postgraduate qualification in General Surgery and current registration with the HPCSA as Specialist in General Surgery. 
• Gr.1, Grade 2 : A minimum of 5 (five) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a relevant Specialty and Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a relevant Specialty. 
• Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in the appropriate specialty in the Category-Public/Independent practice. 
• Must have good interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Computer literacy (Ms Word, MS Excel and Power point) is expected.

Duties :

• Be part of the after-hours specialist cover for the General Surgery Department, to provide a 24hr clinical service. 
• Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; research and experience of supervision, training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels.
•  Ensure effective and efficient clinical service delivery within Surgery department. 
• Ensure Clinical, Co-operation, and liaison with other departments within the hospital. 
• Support, teaching and training within the department of Surgery .
• Conduct and supervise research within the field of Surgery.
•  Manage and perform required administrative and academic duties in support of and coordinated with the Head of Department.

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Reference Number : Refs/020255

Requirements :

• Basic qualifications accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse. 
• Post basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with the SANC. 
• PN-D1, minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as Registered Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwife. 
• PND2 minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwife, at least 10 years of the period must be appropriate experience in nursing education. 
• A thorough knowledge and application of the South African Nursing Council Code of Ethics, Nursing Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice; a thorough knowledge of clinical placement and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and all relevant regulations; the ability to apply computer technology and programmes. 
• Sound communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills; ability to work in a team and under pressure; current registration with SANC. 
• A valid’ driver’s license.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be attached and report to Clinical HOD and will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate clinical placement of students. 
• Design clinical placement plan; draw a schedule for WIL placement and integrated clinical placement plans (ICPP). Create clinical learning opportunities. 
• Conduct annual situational analysis in clinical areas. 
• Collaborate with lecturers to ensure WIL placement is done according to requirements. 
• Exercise control over students; monitor absenteeism of all students. 
• Laisse with CETU to control and monitor students. 
• Identify non-compliance of students with allocation and implement appropriate discipline. 
• Attend scheduled clinical meetings and collaborate with external stakeholders. 
• Planning, coordination, and implementation of training programmes for RPL candidates, i.e., RPL candidates challenging first year of training and candidates challenging other levels of training; Coordinate GCON RPL processes and marksheet. 
• Orientation of RPL students. 
• Liaise with academic departments responsible for RPL candidates; provide student guidance and support towards attainment of minimum requirements of RPL candidates. 
• Participate as a member of the College RPL Committee; present RPL report during the College meetings. 
• Support the mission of the College by serving in Committees, attending, and participating in meetings and College activities; promote the image of the College. 
• Participate in research relevant to Nursing Education; participate in curriculum development and review; engage in own continuous professional development (CPD) related to own area of practice and to Nursing Education.

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Reference Number : Refs/020256

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. 
• Basic qualifications accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education registered with SANC. 
• Master’s Degree in nursing will be an added advantage. Applicant must be registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
•  PND1 - Minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. 
• PND2 - Minimum of four (4) years appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife and ten (10) years appropriate and recognizable experience in nursing education after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education. 
• Knowledge and ability to apply South African Nursing Council Code of Ethics, Nursing Standards, Scope of Practice and all relevant regulations. 
• Must be computer literate. Sound communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure. 
• Valid driver’s license. Certificate/ Proof of registration in Assessor and Moderation.

Duties :

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

• planning, coordination and implementation of nursing programmes; provide theoretical and clinical instructions, and conduct evaluations of Nursing programmes; clinical accompaniment, supervision and implementation of assessment strategies to determine student competencies; exercise control over students; provide students’ guidance and support towards attainment of minimum course requirements as set by SANC. 
• Support the mission of the College by serving in Committees, attending, and participating in meetings and College/Campus activities. 
• Promote the image of the College; participate in research relevant to Nursing Education. Develop, review, and evaluate curriculum. 
• Engage in own Continuous Professional Development (CPD) related to own area of practice and to Nursing Education.

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, HPCSA registration as an independent medical practitioner and must be post community service. 
• Must have Diploma/Part 1 in relevant department. 
• Departmental relevant courses and working experience in the relevant department will be an advantage. 
• Training opportunities are inter alia available in Radiology Department. Registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patient related administrative duties, participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research, participating in departmental audit activates, preparing and writing of reports, liaison and communication services and community liaison. 
• Supervising junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors). 
• Willing to do commuted overtime. Attendance of relevant administrative meeting like mortality meetings, near miss meeting and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g. Death certificate). 
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. 
• Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. 
• Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). 
• Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. 
• Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients. 
• Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures and ward rounds. 
• Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department.
•  Rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. 
• Registrars will inter alia be responsible for rending of clinical services, assessment and treatment of patient, Registrar will be rotated through related departments at various hospitals, comprising hospitals served in their specific outreach programmes. 
• Registrars will be appointed jointly between the Gauteng Provincial Government and the following tertiary institutions: University of the Witwatersrand (WITS).