Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Emergency Medicine)

About

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care at Paarl Hospital. Applicants require an appropriate Medical Officer qualification and HPCSA registration, with grade-based experience requirements. Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum; Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum; Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum. Duty station: Paarl Hospital.

How to apply

Apply online only via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses and other health conditions.
• Prescribe and manage treatment plans, including medication and therapies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources.
• Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA.
• Participate in training and educational programs for healthcare professionals.
• Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes.
• Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
• Grade 1: None after HPCSA registration for SA-qualified employees; one year’s relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for qualifying foreign-qualified employees.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after HPCSA registration for SA-qualified employees; a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign Health Council for qualifying foreign-qualified employees.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after HPCSA registration for SA-qualified employees; a minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for qualifying foreign-qualified employees.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence, willingness and ability to travel.
• Appropriate Emergency Medicine experience and procedural skills; knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescripts; good professional attitude and communication skills.