Medical Officer Grade 3 - Donald Fraser Hospital
Limpopo Department of Health · Limpopo
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- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
- Current registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
- Experience for Grade 3: A minimum of ten [10] years after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
- Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and ability to work shifts/flexi hours [Including night duty, Weekends and public holidays]. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when need arises Commuted overtime will be dependent on need and will be approved by the Accounting Officer of the Department on the flexi/shift system based on operational needs.
- Inherent requirements of the post: Computer literacy including MS Outlook,
- Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Virtual meeting platforms literacy.
- Valid driver's license except for people with disabilities.
- Skill declaration form to be attached.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge, understanding and application of medical theory and practice.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of legal aspects relevant to medical practice in South Africa.
- Sound clinical knowledge and skills [ general medical surgical and anaesthetic] for all age groups and sexes at district health services level.
- Good leadership and communication [Verbal and written] skills, presentation skills and budgeting skills.
- Collection and analysis of data.
- Sound medical ethics.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of clinical governance.
- Ability to work after hours independently including without supervision.
- Rational use of resources
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Provide clinical care including but not limited to emergency care, in the designated clinical areas, commeasurable with the requirement and maintenance for registration as medical practitioner.
- Perform ward rounds, outreach programs and provide medical services in any other area including but not limited to special events and operations in the province.
- Respond to all emergency calls within stipulated times including in cases of disaster and /or disaster management.
- Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself through Continuous Professions Development [CPD] system as required by HPCSA.
- Generate and maintain clinical records in accordance with the minimum required standards for medical records.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
- Conduct clinical audits.
- Participate in continuing medical education, academic activities in undergraduate and postgraduate levels as required.
- Ensure that clinical protocols are followed for the clinical areas of work.
- Where required, coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise, instruct and train Medical Officers and Registrars, as the case may be in one or more designated clinical area and/or discipline.
- Perform any other duties allocated to you by the Supervisor in the province without boundary restrictions.