Jobs Available at Free State Department of Health

Requirements:

• Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist i in Internal Medicine (Clinical Haematology) Sub-Specialty.
• Proof of current registration with the HPCSA. Proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource. Certified proof of service record as a Medical Specialist or Sub-Specialty. Be a South African citizen or be a permanent resident.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Specialist in a Haematology Sub Specialty with HPCSA in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in a Haematology Sub Specialty after registration as with HPCSA in respect of South African qualified employees.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in a Haematology Sub Specialty after registration as with HPCSA in respect of South African qualified employees.

Duties:

• Inpatient care of patients referred to division of clinical haematology. Outpatient follow-up of clinical haematology patients. Oversight of intern, registrar, medical officer and fellows clinical work.
• Plan and oversee specialised haematology therapies including chemotherapy, apharesis, immunotherapy etc. Perform and oversee haematopoietic stemcell transplantation.
• Perform procedures relevant to clinical haematology / internal medicine e.g. bone marrow, aspiration/biopsy, lumbar puncture, lines, etc. Responsible for training of medical students in the form of lectures and bedside teaching.
• Responsible for training of internal medicine and haematopathology registrars in the form of lectures and bedside teaching. Responsible for training of clinical haematology subspecialty fellows. Responsible for setting exams questions for medical students, registrars and subspecialty fellows.
• Marking of MMed, and MPhil dissertation. Supervise students, registrars and subspecialty fellow research projects. Perform original clinical research within the division of clinical haematology. Remove oversight/guidance of patient care in peripheral healthcare facilities (e.g. Lesotho, Northern Cape and Free State). Remote training sessions for healthcare providers in peripheral healthcare facilities.
• Outreach visits to peripheral healthcare facilities. Assist Head of Clinical Unit with patients and unit related administrative duties. Assist with Department of Internal Medicine administrative duties. Serving on departmental committees.

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Requirements:

• Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology. Proof of current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology.
• Grade 2: 5 years after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology.
• Grade 3: 10 years after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Adult Nephrology.

Duties:

• Diagnose and manage patients with hypertension and kidney disease. Manage patients on various forms of kidney replacement therapy. Oversee kidney transplantation evaluation process and render post-transplant care. Participate in performing minor surgical procedures such as kidney biopsies, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertions.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams where necessary. Facilitate patient education and awareness programs. Actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching according to the prescription curriculum for medical education.
• Train and guide junior staff in performing medical procedures. Oversee the running of the satellite dialysis unit by periodically visiting those units to provide a consultation service and training. Provide virtual consultation service for the satellite dialysis units for emergencies.
• Become a member of the committees as required, and contribute meaningfully. Supervise research of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Participate in departmental research and clinical trials.

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Requirements:

• Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical specialist in Paediatrics ( Paediatric Development). Proof of current registration with the HPCSA. Certified proof of service record as a Medical Specialist. Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Development
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Development.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Development.

Duties:

• Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric Development. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced knowledge beyond general practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds, outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice. Conduct clinical audits, mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical effectiveness indicators.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching sessions. Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and professional development. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant to Paediatric Development.
• Apply for research funding and collaborate with national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidence-based medicine among trainees and colleagues. Present findings at academic conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines.
• Assist in planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy development. May hold leadership roles such as Head of Paediatric Development, Clinical Supervisor or Research Coordinator.

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Requirements:

• Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical specialist in Paediatrics ( Paediatric Oncology). Proof of current registration with the HPCSA. Certified proof of service record as a Medical Specialist. Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Oncology
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Oncology.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Oncology.

Duties:

• Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric Oncology. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced knowledge beyond general practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds, outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice. Conduct clinical audits, mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical effectiveness indicators. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching sessions.
• Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and professional development. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant to Paediatric Oncology. Apply for research funding and collaborate with national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidence-based medicine among trainees and colleagues.
• Present findings at academic conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines. Assist in planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy development. May hold leadership roles such as Head of Paediatric Oncology, Clinical supervisor or Research Coordinator.

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Requirements:

• Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical specialist in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology). Proof of current registration with the HPCSA. Certified proof of service record as a Medical Specialist. Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neurology
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neurology.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neurology.

Duties:

• Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric Neurology. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced knowledge beyond general practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds, outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice.
• Conduct clinical audits, mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical effectiveness indicators. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching sessions. Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum design and evaluation within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant to Paediatric Neurology. Apply for research funding and collaborate with national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidence-based medicine among trainees and colleagues. Present findings at academic conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines.
• Assist in planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy development. May hold leadership roles such as Head of Paediatric Neurology, Clinical supervisor or Research Coordinator.

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Requirements:

• NQF level 3 (ABET level 4 certificate or equivalent). No experience required.

Duties:

• Collect corpse from wards to cold storage/mortuary. Receive calls for corpse collection and sign acknowledgement of receipt. Load corpse on trolley.
• Register corpse. Allocate storage/shelf number. Report personal particulars into mortuary register. Attach stock number to corpse. Place corpse in allocated shelf/storage.
• Dispatch corpse to undertakers/family members/forensic pathology. Receive request for corpse collection. Retrieve and assist with the identification of the corpse.
• Hand over the corpse to the family/undertaker/forensic pathology. Cleaning of the mortuary and equipment. Report faulty equipment.

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Requirements:

• Qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Nursing assistant or Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the SANC in the relevant nursing assistant or Enrolled Nursing Auxillary as a in respect of South African qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant or Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant t or Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Duties:

• Demonstrate elementary understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform an elementary clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
• Promote quality of elementary nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Demonstrate elementary communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care.
• Work effectively, co-operatively amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating elementary care including awareness and willingness to respond to patients' needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).

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Requirements:

• Matric and B / B.Sc Degree in Occupational Therapy that allows registration with HPCSA as Occupational Therapist and current registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Proof of working working experience endorsed by human resources.
• Grade 1: No experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant profession as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Occupational Therapist.

Duties:

• Render and manage advanced and specialised Occupational Therapy service to all referred patients.
• Continuous administration in support of the Occupational Therapy service and maintenance of processes for the provisioning of quality Occupational Therapy services. Continuous effective supervising of Occupational Therapy students.
• Continuous effective professional development of the clinician. Continuous effectiveness development of the Occupational Therapy service. Promotion and marketing of services in the hospital.

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Requirements:

• Matric, Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Proof of registration for 2023/2024. Driver's license

Duties:

• To ensure a comprehensive nursing treatment care services is delivered to patients in a cost effective and equitable manner. Ensure compliance with professional and ethical practice.
• Coordination of optimal, holistic nursing care provided within set standard and professional / legal framework. Provision of effective training and research.
• Maintain professional growth/ legal standards and self-development. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of HR. Management of assets. Identify, manage and control risks. Data management and report writing.

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Requirements:

• Senior Certificate, R425 (Diploma/Degree in Nursing)or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Proof of registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognisable experience after obtaining 1 year post- basic qualification in Advanced Child and Adult Psychiatry) accredited with SANC.

Duties:

• To ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the specialty unit. Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice.
• Coordinate of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within set standard and a professional / legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research.
• Provision of effective support to Nursing Service. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. Supervision over day-to-day operations of the unit. Manage effective utilisation and supervision of human, financial and material resources. Promote nursing ethos and professionalism.
• Involvement in the Hospital Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs. Coordinate unit meetings and liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain a positive practice environment and participate in education and training of student nurses.

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Requirements:

• Matric and and an appropriate B Pharm Degree that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist Intern. Registered with the South African Pharmacy council as Pharmacist Intern.

Duties:

• Work done according to the scope of practice of pharmacist intern. Render a comprehensive, professional and quality pharmaceutical services in the form of support, assistance, execution of duties and performing of act, in line with relevant policies standard operational procedures and legislation.
• Management and control of pharmaceutical stock in all inventories and all assets. Ensure adherence to the supply chain management procedures and to the statutory regulations. Chemotherapy preparation and rotation to satellite pharmacy. Work under direct supervision of Pharmacist. Do ward rounds.
• Do drug utilisation reviews ( DUR's), audits and reporting. Ensure compliance with all inspections. Successful completion of 6 CPD 's as required by SAPC and successful completion of compulsory pre-registration exam

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Requirements:

• Matric plus basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse plus post-basic course of advanced Adult/Child Psychiatric qualification with a duration of at least 1 year.
• Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing
• Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing

Duties:

• Provide more complex and advanced comprehensive nursing treatment and care to patients in specialty unit I a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Give direction and supervision for the implementation of the Nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care) as a shift leader implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality Nursing (quality of practice).
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to Nursing and health care. Maintain a constructive working relationship with Nursing and other stakeholders. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure that a holistic nursing care services is delivered to all patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner by the unit. Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.

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Requirements:

• Matric, Basic R425 (i.e Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse . Current registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse .
• Grade 1: Experience: None after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse Current registration with council

Duties:

• Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Implement a comprehensive nursing care plan/program for the promotion of health, self-care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients.
• Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice). Maintain a plan to improve the quality of nursing and health care. Actively engage in the educational and training of students in the health care system.
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing health care. Protect and advocate rights of patients regarding health care. Implement patient care standards, policies and procedures. Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Disseminate information on epidemics, nutritional disease, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality and other common diseases. Communicate with the multi-disciplinary health teams, organisations and special interest groups when dealing with community health issues and needs. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively

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Requirements:

• Post graduate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa ( HPCSA) as a Registered Counselor. Current proof of registration with the HPCSA.
• Experience : Grade 1: None after the registration with (HPCSA)as a Registered Counselor.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience as Counsellor after the registration with (HPCSA)as a Registered Counselor.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years appropriate experience as Counsellor after the registration with (HPCSA)as a Registered Counselor.

Duties:

• Screening for mental illness and/or risks to mental health. Liaise with community-based organisations involved in the mental well-being of communities. Implementing programs to enhance personal functioning.
• Reduce the need for long-term intensive psychotherapy. Provide support to primary health care services, such as providing psychoeducation on teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and self-harm. Focus on early intervention to mitigate crisis situations. Provide debriefing to patients. Provide solution focused therapy for individuals, couples or families.
• Referring of patients to higher-level of care when necessary. Provide preventative and promotional counselling services at primary healthcare level of care. Provide preventative and emotional counselling services to patients, couples and families closer to their homes.
• Providing psychoeducation on teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and self harm. Promote health well-being in schools, early child developmental centres and hospices. Provide report to the Clinical Head.

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Requirements:

• Matric. Tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Work Professions (SACSSP) as a social Worker. Current registration with SACSSP. A valid drivers' license.
• Experience- Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). A minimum of 30 years' appropriate experience in Social Work after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Background and knowledge of Mental Health and Substance Abuse policies and guidelines. Embed self-harm prevention in treatment at primary health care level, through identification of risk factors.

Duties:

• To provide social work services, within the Department of Health, through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.
• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, prevention and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes. Support social auxiliary workers, volunteers and other role players.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Work in multi-disciplinary team to implement health services. Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.