Gauteng Department of Health Medical Officer vacancies 2024

Gauteng department of health invites unemployed individuals who have the necessary qualifications and skills to apply for the medical officer vacancies

MEDICAL OFFICER (Emergency Department)

• Reference Number : refs/020633
• Directorate : Emergency Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 949 146 – R 1 021 911 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr T Baillie-Stanton drtamsynbaillie@hotmail.com

Requirements : 

• Appropriate qualification (MBBCh or equivalent) that allows registration with HPCSA as medical practitioner. Current Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with Independent Practice at time of starting employment. ALS COURSES: All 3 Advanced Life Support courses must be current by the time of starting the position (allowance of 3 months post-expiration) * ACLS* PALS/APLS* short trauma course i.e., ATLS/ITLS/EMATT. EXPERIENCE: Prior experience of 6 months in an Emergency Department is preferred. BENEFICIAL: Candidates with the following will score higher in shortlisting and interviews: * FCEM Part 1 exams * DipPEC * core e-PoCUS course and certification* DCH and paediatric experience.

Duties:

• Shift work in Emergency Departments of the joint academic and clinical Department of Emergency Medicine. Internal rotation through both Emergency Department units at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital and Helen Joseph Hospital complex. Manage a variety of Emergency Medicine clinical cases including paediatric and women’s health emergencies (at RMMCH); as well as adult medical, surgical and trauma emergencies (at HJH). Promote evidence-based patient care. Clinical supervision and training of junior staff. Participate in departmental academic and research activities. Administrative duties pertinent to the practice of Emergency Medicine (including medico-legal documentation). Commuted over-time is compulsory.

Notes: 

• Preference will be given to bursary holders. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form. Candidates who apply online (jobs.gauteng.gov.za) must also attach the new Z83 form in PDF form. The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed and updated Z83 form and a detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Hardcopy applications must be forwarded to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Admin Building, Cnr. Fuel and Oudtshoorn Street, Coronationville or be posted to Private Bag X20, Newclare 2112. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

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