• Reference Number : refs/017981
• Directorate : FAMILY MEDICINE
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 288 095.00
• Enquiries : Prof. S. Moosa 082 446 6825
Requirements :
• Appropriate qualification as Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. A minimum of 5 years of appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner with leadership and supervisory experience within the District Health Services. An additional post graduate qualification such as MPH, MMed (Family Medicine), MBA, and other management qualification, will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the District Health and Primary Health Care (PHC) system in South Africa. Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulation and policies. Knowledge and experience of clinical governance in Family Medicine and PHC . Good leadership, management, communication and decision-making skills. Counselling and conflict resolution skills. Demonstration of the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in undergraduate and post graduate teaching as well as supervision of post graduate research an added advantage. Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals an added advantage.
Duties :
• Co-ordinate comprehensive medical services, including organisation of doctors, clinical team priorities, clinical team governance, clinical team training and clinical team research. Personally render medical services to patients in district healthcare facilities and rotate through all services to patient in district facilities and rotate through all service points, including referring clinics. Implement quality improvement process to address identified problems related to patient care and the health systems in consultation with other stakeholders. Mentor, and coach medical staff in Clinical Governance. Implement performance management of subordinate medical officers, registrars, medical interns and support staff. Implement cost containment measures, analyse budget and ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Ensure human resources policies for all the Medical Officers in the Sub-district are supported, including leave management, counselling and discipline, performance reviews etc. Implement performance management of subordinates. Support commuted overtime and adherence to RWOP’s. Implement and participate in a structured, continued professional programme to optimise the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the District (Medical Interns, Medical Officers, PHC Nurses and Registrations). Participate and network with managers and hospitals. Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of operational plans. Provide leadership in the implementation of NHI, (including PHC re-engineering, school health, ward based PHC outreach teams and private provider contracting). Participate in commuted overtime at the required level. Lead and participate in the undergraduate training programs of the department of family medicine. Initiate, participate and conduct high
quality primary care research and publications, to improve quality clinical services. Coordinate academic and clinical governance activities as required and report as required. Perform any other duties as may be determined by the Head of the District Clinical Unit of Family Medicine.

MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 01
• Reference Number : refs/017997
• Directorate : FAMILY MEDICINE
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 214 805.00
• Enquiries : Prof. S. Moosa 082 446 6825

Requirements :
• Appropriate qualification as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Demonstrable knowledge, attitudes and skills as a family physician. An additional post graduate qualification such as MPH, MBA, and other management qualification, will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the District Health and Primary Health Care (PHC) system in South Africa. Knowledge of appropriate legislation, regulation and policies. Knowledge and experience of clinical governance in Family Medicine and PHC . Good leadership, management, communication and decision-making skills. Counselling and conflict resolution skills. Demonstration of the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in undergraduate and post graduate teaching as well as supervision of post graduate research an added advantage. Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals an added advantage.
Duties :
• Co-ordinate comprehensive medical services, including organisation of doctors, clinical team priorities, clinical team governance, clinical team training and clinical team research. Personally render medical services to patients in district healthcare facilities and rotate through all services to patient in district facilities and rotate through all service points, including referring clinics. Implement quality improvement process to address identified problems related to patient care and the health systems in consultation with other stakeholders. Mentor, and coach medical staff in Clinical Governance. Implement performance management of subordinate medical officers, registrars, medical interns and support staff. Implement cost containment measures, analyse budget and ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Ensure human resources policies for all the Medical Officers in the Sub-district are supported, including leave management, counselling and discipline, performance reviews etc. Implement performance management of subordinates. Support commuted overtime and adherence to RWOP’s. Implement and participate in a structured, continued professional programme to optimise the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the District (Medical Interns, Medical Officers, PHC Nurses and Registrations). Participate and network with managers and hospitals. Actively contribute to the formulation and implementation of operational plans. Provide leadership in the implementation of NHI, (including PHC re-engineering, school health, ward based PHC outreach teams and private provider contracting). Participate in commuted overtime at the required level. Lead and participate in the undergraduate training programs of the department of family medicine. Initiate, participate and conduct high quality primary care research and publications, to improve quality clinical services.
Coordinate academic and clinical governance activities as required and report as required. Perform any other duties as may be determined by the Head of the District Clinical Unit of Family Medicine.

FHS_E230232_SL_Palliative_FaCE_JD
Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine
Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care

UCT Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine (IPCM) seeks to appoint a senior lecturer who is experienced and knowledgeable in palliative care to convene the M.Phil in Palliative Medicine. The main purpose of this position is to provide postgraduate research support and to assist clinical training across the division. The position is for 20 hours a week and does require face-to-face teaching. The division supports the development of the discipline within the context of South Africa, the African continent and internationally.
Requirements:
• Hold an MBChB (or equivalent MD).
• A M.Phil or Masters degree in Palliative Care/Medicine.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in palliative care.
• Demonstrable research supervision experience at postgraduate level.
• Proven track record of research.
• Leadership and organizational skills and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with issues of transformation, equity and diversity.
Advantageous:
• Registration with the HPCSA or other professional bodies
• A PhD would also be advantageous.
• Experience of coordinating postgraduate education, and ability to consult and mentor students.
Responsibilities:
This role includes teaching, supervision, research and social responsiveness, with attention to issues of transformation and equity. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to perform administrative functions at Divisional, Departmental, Faculty and University level if needed.
The appointment will be on UCT Academic Clinical conditions of service. The annual cost of employment, including benefits will be based on the University’s clinical pay line which is aligned to OSD rates.
Enquiries about this post should be directed to Dr Rene Krause, rene.krause@uct.ac.za (+27 21 6501475).

NELSON MANDELA FIDEL CASTRO PROGRAMME (NMFC)

The incumbent will have Teaching & Learning, Assessment, Curriculum review and Development, Educational Research, Service and Community Engagement responsibilities in the academic department, the School of Medicine and its extended clinical teaching platforms as it relates to NMFC and MBCHB students as an integrated programme. The incumbent reports to the Head of Department: Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care and will furthermore meet the requirements and competencies as indicated and be responsible for the key performance areas listed below.

REQUIREMENTS
• MBCHB
• M Med (Family Medicine)
• At least three (3) years teaching experience with undergraduate medical students
• Current registration with the HPCSA for independent practice
• Computer literate (Word-processing, Power Point, Excel, Internet & e-mail)
• Experience with teaching online, using electronic software/e-learning packages
COMPETENCIES
• Technical/professional knowledge and skills
• Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good report writing skills
• Personal impact, stature, and credibility with unquestionable integrity
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Client service orientation
• Ability to work in various teams
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Committed and dedicated work ethos
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Coordinating, reviewing and quality assuring the implementation of undergraduate teaching,
learning and assessment of NMFC MBChB VI students and programme (e.g. basic science and
pathology, history taking, examination, diagnosis and management of conditions relevant to
disciplines such as Family Medicine & PHC, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, etc.)
• Teamwork and collaborating with various disciplines and professions within the University in order to achieve integration of case and task-based learning activities
• Leading and participating in a wide spectrum of community-based service-learning community health
• Proving direction for socially accountable undergraduate MBChB curriculum development, review and transformation
• Upgrade of course content/development of new course materials and/or modules in order to keep up with the latest requirements of the sector/discipline aligned with the school and programme objectives
• Reflect on, and utilize new and emerging approaches and technology in teaching and learning including identification of learning media and application of appropriate assessment methods
• Reflect on, select and use suitable reference material and professional preparation of notes to supplement prescribed textbooks, develop learning guides
• Providing efficient and reliable administrative support to undergraduate students and staff in various academic departments
• Monitor student progress and timeously identify students at risk thus developing appropriate intervention strategies including supplementary instruction, mentoring and coaching
• Develop, review and Implement policies and procedures applicable to the teaching and learning, community engagement, research and academic administration functions
• Contribute to quality assurance through appropriate committee meetings and development of quality assurance improvement strategies including feedback from relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the expansion of academic related decision-making and development of tailored action plans
• Co-ordinates safety inspections, interventions and proactively monitor and enforce compliance to Health and Safety policies, processes and procedures
• Providing support to students in their development as productive health care professionals through the mentorship programme
• Contribute to the overall development of SMU, and actively promote institutional culture
• Any other duties assigned by the HOD and/or Dea

CENTRE: MANGAUNG METRO DISTRICT HEAL TH: BLOEMFONTEIN

REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical specialist in a normal Specialty in Family Medicine. Current valid registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine, Current registration with the HPCSA for the period of 2023/2024.

Experience Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Specialist with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of South African qualified employees. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist
after registration with HPCSA in a recognised sub speciality Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA in a recognised sub speciality. A valid driver’s license. Be a South African citizen or be a permanent resident.

KNOWLDEGE AND SKILLS: Ability to read, write and speak in at least two of the three languages of the Free State. Computer literacy (MS Office) is mandatory. Ability to perform basic laparoscopic surgery.

DUTIES: Render an efficient and cost- effective family medicine service to patients managed by the institutions and the District Health Care services by an outcome-based approach, and reduce maternal, stillborn and perinatal neonatal fatality rate. Assist with effectiveness and efficient administration of family medicine as a specialist. Ensure the rotational use of resources (medical/surgical sundries and equipment) Assist the Clinical Manager Medical with Antibiotic stewardship. Work as an active team member with the DCST Family Physician and MNCWH& Y district coordinator in conducting RCA of all maternal deaths in the District and come up with recommendation to mitigate MD. Effective and efficient training of clinical staff, including elective students.