Published on: 16 February 2021

Ekurhuleni: Family Medicine Specialist Post

(Post 04/97: Medical Specialist Grade 1 – Grade 3 REF NO: EHD2021/02/02 (x1 Post)

Directorate: Family Medicine

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SALARY : Grade 1: R1 106 040 – R1 173 900 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE : Ekurhuleni Health District

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Family Physician (medical specialist).
• Grade 1 less than 5 year appropriate experience as a medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical specialist in a normal Speciality.
• Current proof of registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner.
• Postgraduate degree in family medicine (MMed. fammed).
• Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent).
• Teaching experience.
• Experience in health management, transformation and willingness to make a difference in the district health services. Joint appointment with Department of Family Medicine University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) as a lecturer.
• Driver’s License is essential.

Recommendations:

• Experience in district health service and general medical/family practice, PHC, HAST, EBM and current protocols.
• Clinical skills in terms of consultation, history taking, examination, clinical assessment, management procedures.
• Professional attitude, communication skills, ethics in relation to patients/families/community, referrals, consent for treatment, management, team work ability, medical records keeping.
• Willingness to work/participate in outreach programmes in any PHC facility in the district service.

DUTIES:

• Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services in the district including clinics, Community health centres and district hospitals as part of DHS.
• Improve clinical quality of PHC services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervising health care professionals through integrated programmes.
• Participate in 24hour PHC services including Medico-legal and EMS.
• Improve clinical skills, protocols & guidelines usage and referrals in accordance with National and Provincial strategy.
• Support the development of the clinical department of family medicine and participate in academic teaching and learning in family medicine and PHC in the district.
• Support the provision of CPD/CME activities for medical officers, nurses, interns and community service doctors in the district.
• Support/participate in the development of district research projects.

ENQUIRIES: Dr S Agbo. Tel No: (011) 878 8548 / Cell: 079 877 4845

APPLICATIONS: Applications should be hand-delivered to Ekurhuleni Health District at 40 Catlin Street, Germiston, 1400 at Ground Floor or posted to The Human Resource Manager, Private Bag X1005, Germiston 1400.

NOTE: Applicants who previously applied are advised to re-apply as their previous applications will not be considered. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

Documents to be attached is certified ID document, certified copies of qualification/s including matric, certified and relevant council registration certificate and proof of current registration (Where applicable). Relevant service certificates, certified driver’s license.

Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.

CLOSING DATE: 19 February 2021