POST 1: MEDICAL OFFICER: [SHIFTS] = [227] POSTS

Salary Package: Grade 1: R1 001 349 p.a., Grade 2: R1 142 553 p.a, Grade 3: R1 322 352 p.a. [All-inclusive
remuneration package] plus 18 % of basic salary PSCBC or 22 % of basic salary ISRDS Nodes rural
allowance.
GRADE 1 = [148] POSTS
CENTRES: Pietersburg Hospital [10], Mankweng Hospital [10], Tshilidzini Hospital [10], Lebowakgomo Hospital [9],
Philadelphia Hospital [7], Kgapane Hospital [6], Maphutha L Malatji Hospital [6], Mokopane Hospital [6],
Mecklenburg Hospital [5], Sliloam Hospital [5], St Ritas Hospital [5], Letaba Hospital [4], Matlala Hospital [4],
Thabamoopo Hospital [4], Zebediela Hospital [4], Dilokong Hospital [3], Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [3], FH Odendaal
Hospital [3], George Masebe Hospital [3], Groblersdal Hospital [3], Jane Furse Hospital [3], Malamulele Hospital [3],
Messina Hospital [3], Nkhensani Hospital [3], Seshego Hospital [3], WF Knobel Hospital [3], Donald Frazer
Hospital [5], Elim Hospital [2], Ellisras Hospital [2], Helen Franz Hospital [2], Sekororo Hospital [2], Thabazimbi
Hospital [2], Evuxakeni Hospital [1], Hayani Hospital [1], Louis Trichardt Hospital [1], Warmbath Hospital [1],
Witpoort Hospital [1].
GRADE 2 = [62] POSTS
CENTRES: Kgapane Hospital [5], Maphutha L Malatji Hospital [4], Donald Fraser Hospital [4], Nkhensani Hospital
[3], Seshego Hospital [3], Witpoort Hospital [3], Van Velden Hospital [3], Lebowakgomo Hospital [2], Mecklenburg
Hospital [2], Letaba Hospital [2], Matlala Hospital [2], Dilokong Hospital[2], Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [2], FH
Odendaal Hospital [2], George Masebe Hospital [2], Jane Furse Hospital [2], Malamulele Hospital [2], Messina
Hospital [2], WF Knobel Hospital [2], Elim Hospital [2], Ellisras Hospital [2], Helen Franz Hospital [2], Sekororo
Hospital [2], Louis Trichardt Hospital [2], Thabazimbi Hospital [1], Warmbaths Hospital [1], Botlokwa Hospital [1].
GRADE 3 = [17] POSTS
CENTRES: Kgapane Hospital [3], Letaba Hospital [3], Helen Franz Hospital [2], Donald Fraser Hospital [1],
Seshego Hospital [1], Dilokong Hospital [1], Dr CN Phatudi Hospital [1], George Masebe Hospital [1], Elim Hospital
[1], Sekororo Hospital [1], Botlokwa Hospital [1], Voortrekker Hospital [1]
REQUIREMENTS: A) Qualifications and Competencies
▪ 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 1: Less than five [5] years appropriate/recognizable
experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
[HPCSA] as an independent Medical Practitioner.
▪ Experience for Grade 2: A minimum of five [5] years after 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.
B) 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 programmes 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.