Medical Officer -Emergency Medicine

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

The Gauteng Department of Health is seeking a Medical Practitioner for joint appointments with academic institutions. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, clinical management, and teaching. Applicants must be registered with HPCSA. Applications are online only, with a closing date of 19-05-2025.

Qualifications

• No experience required after HPCSA registration.
• Knowledge in medical emergency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and clinical management of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Clinical training and teaching of undergraduate students.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner . Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner . No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner .Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Knowledge: Experience in medical emergency. Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work under pressure. The following will be added advantage: BLS/ ACLS/ PALS/ ATLS / DipPEC/ Ultrasound courses or equivalent.

Duties :

• Evaluation and clinical management of patients referred to the Emergency Department. Perform Commuted Overtime. Clinical training and teaching of undergraduate students. Attending and presenting at academic meetings. Encourage good working relationships between colleagues and departments, Availability for ongoing assessment. Signing annual performance agreements and availability for quarterly reviews. Relevant administration as required including for medico-legal purposes.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho UniversityKindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?

Are you currently registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.