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Published: 11/04/2025
From the President’s Desk [SA Family Practice Journal]
I have the great honour to pen this communication as the President of the SA Academy of Family Physicians. Over the last few decades, the academy has played a leading role in advocating and organising for the establishment of the discipline of family medicine and the enhancement of district and primary care services in our country. The next 5 years see us building on this work, with several interesting challenges and opportunities before us. The extent to which we respond will largely be dependent on your active engagement in the academy’s structures and activities.
Following the recent increase to the VAT rate from 15% to 15.5% and in line with legislative requirements, kindly note the following:
- All conference registration and sponsorship invoices as from the 1 May 2025
- This change will apply to all quotes and invoices [CPD and membership] issued as from 1 May 2025
- The VAT rate will increase to 15.5% effective 1 May 2025, and all invoices issued on or after this date will reflect the new rate.
[For all quotes issued in April 2025 and prior will have the 15% VAT – but should that quote be converted into an invoice in May 2025 it will be updated to include the 15.5% VAT]
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Reference No: CKD19/2025
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Professional Support Service, Central Karoo District Office, and Garden Route District
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*Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document*. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). ii) Other: Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with the applicable University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines.” Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. Applications will also be considered for similar posts that becomes vacant in the Central Karoo District for a period of 3 months. All applicants are required to apply simultaneously to the relevant university when they submit their application. The links to the applications portals are as follows: Stellenbosch University: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply. “It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme”
Requirements:
A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Willingness to work overtime. Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Duties:
Clinical service provision. Participate in the Teaching program. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED). Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports.
Competencies:
Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills.
Enquiries:
Dr H Hendriks, Tel. nr. (023) 414 – 8200
Published: 01 April 2025
The professional boards have granted a 3-month extension from 1 April to 30 June 2025, for all practitioners who are non-compliant.
“The number of CPD points required, applies to a 12-month cycle of CPD programme. For example, if a practitioner is required to annually maintain a minimum of 30 CPD points (25 clinical and 5 ethical), only indicated is required to be CPD compliant and each CPD point is valid for 12 months from the date on which the activity took place.”
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: 4941/4942/4943
Nelson Mandela University – Gqeberha, South Africa
Published:10 January 2025
SUBMISSION GUIDELINE FOR SA FAMILY PRACTICE JOURNAL
The South African Family Practice (SAFP) journal is the official journal of the South African Academy of Family Physicians (SAAFP) and is aimed at all SAAFP members (including family physicians, registrars, associate members, students), working within primary care (both private and public health sectors, as well as urban and rural practice settings) within South Africa and the wider Southern African region.
SAFP is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care teams, as well as researchers, with a broad range of scholarly work in the practice, training and learning of family medicine, primary care, primary health care, rural medicine, district health and other related fields.
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS253/2024
Retreat Community Health Centre, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Published: 25 October 2024
SUSPENSION OF HEALTH PRACTITIONERS REGISTERED WITH THE HPCSA FOR CPD NON-COMPLIANCE
“Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the responsibility of every registered health practitioner, which is a constant requirement to ensure continued competency relevance in health care delivery. The CPD programme assists registered health practitioners to document the ongoing development of relevant professional skills, knowledge and experiences attained beyond initial training, gained both formally and
informally as health practitioners practice their professions.
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is legislatively required to ensure that health practitioners always remain CPD compliant, as contained in section 26 of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974). CPD compliance is therefore mandatory by law, for all health practitioners registered with the HPCSA. CPD compliance is critical for quality and good health care provision, thereby ensuring that the public always remains protected.”
Please note that applications will only be accepted if submitted via the online portal at: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
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Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
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| Closing date: 11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM | ||
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