Medical Doctor

About

The Medical Doctor will coordinate and deliver comprehensive primary health care services under the DHS legal framework, supporting the Facility Manager and leading clinical, training, research and health-promotion work. Applicants need an MBChB/NQF 8 qualification, HPCSA registration as an Independent Medical Practitioner, completed internship and community service, and 3–5 years of relevant primary healthcare, community health centre or district hospital experience. Salary: R67 075,25 – R91 242,64 – R115 413,71 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) Terms of service: Permanent position Duty station: Various Regions

How to apply

Complete the online job application form through https://share.hsforms.com/1Ka5FvJsmRUiyEuaF0w8lkA469tl and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). Applicants may be required to provide proof of original documents during selection; provide a brief description of work experience relating to the vacancy, and professional-body membership number and expiry date where applicable. Internal applicants require an employee number. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted or considered.

Responsibilities

• Render comprehensive health care services to patients and the community by operational planning and reporting;
• Conduct, coordinate and monitor health education and training for communities and personnel;
• Participate in outreach programmes within communities;
• Promote and facilitate research and in-house projects to establish trends in health as a whole and identify emerging health challenges;
• Improve, maintain and sustain service delivery and healthcare outcomes in terms of the strategic objectives within health.

Qualifications

• Completed 2 years of Internship and 1 year of Community Service;
• Degree in Health Sciences (MBChB)/NQF level 8;
• Current and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner;
• Post Community Service.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in a Primary Healthcare Setting/Community Health Centre/District Hospital.
• Knowledge of Legislation, best practices and policies and protocols on Health.
• MS Office and good communication skills.
• Must be willing to work extended hours whenever required.
• Must be willing to work across the sub-district facilities of the City of Johannesburg.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work under pressure, work independently and make decisions;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise.
• Influence, Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Demonstrates effective communication and people management skills that can be used in a variety of health care settings, towards Patients and Families, Nursing Staff, Medical Specialists and Consultants, External healthcare providers and Referral f