This is a tender opportunity for qualified Medical Officers specializing in Paediatrics at Worcester Regional Hospital, under the Western Cape’s Rural Health Services. The position offers three salary grades (R949,146 to R1,253,415 p.a.) based on experience. Key requirements include registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Officer and a varying number of years of post-registration experience, depending on the grade applied for. The role involves providing high-quality clinical paediatric services, financial and resource management, and participating in an after-hours call system. Applications must be submitted online by 21 February 2025.
POST: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRICS) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY: Grade 1: R949 146 per annum Grade 2: R1 082 988 per annum Grade 3: R1 253 415 per annum
CENTRE: Worcester Regional Hospital 141
CLOSING DATE: 21 February 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Officer.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation.
- Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
- Competent and willing to work across disciplines if required..
DUTIES:
- Ensure an efficient and cost-effective clinical service of high quality with a patient centered focus and addressing the burden of disease in the Worcester Geographical Service area (GSA).
- Ensure compliance by means of maintaining high quality clinical records.
- Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources.
- Adhere to requirements for all HR matters and Code of Conduct..
ENQUIRIES: Dr S Camp Tel No: (023) 348-1100
APPLICATIONS:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within Worcester Regional Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference..
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