Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience
Knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions on hospital and PHC level. Knowledge applicable to South African TB and HIV care guidelines and including paediatrics HIV and Drug-resistant TB.
Comprehensive evidence-based, direct patient-centred Clinical Service Provision in the District Health Services. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.). Good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills. Primary healthcare experience. Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts, guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases.
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 to register 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Garden Route District, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Provide quality outpatient care to patients in the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts Primary Healthcare and Hospital facilities. Provide an Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts.
Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts facilities as required. Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work. Ensure a cost-efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Valid driver's licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to travel throughout the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts.
Grade 1: R 482 per hour, Grade 2: R 550 per hour, Grade 3: R 636 per hour