Medical Officer - Anaesthesiology

Department of Health; Ga-Rankuwa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

The Gauteng Department of Health is seeking a qualified Medical Practitioner to provide high-quality clinical care in a tertiary hospital setting. The role involves supervising junior staff, promoting teamwork, and ensuring effective healthcare delivery. Applicants must have HPCSA registration and relevant experience. This position requires a commitment to continuous training and may involve working longer hours.

Qualifications

• Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years experience; Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient clinical care within the tertiary hospital service.
• Support and supervise junior staff.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Clinical Care

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

MBChB

Diploma in Anaesthesiology

Job description

Requirements :

• MBChB or a relevant qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current annual registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 1: No experience after registration. Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience. Additional qualifications such as ATLS, ACLS, PALS, Diploma in Anaesthesiology, and Primaries are advantageous.

Duties :

• Provide efficient and effective clinical care within the tertiary hospital service package. Ensure high-quality healthcare delivery. Provide peri-operative anaesthesia care and improve theatre utilization while reducing cancellations. Support and supervise junior staff. Collaborate with all team members. Willingness to work longer hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure 24-hour clinical service. Promote multidisciplinary teamwork. Offer continuous training and education to interns and students. Assist in departmental cost-efficiency practices. Complete anaesthesia records and report adverse events to specialists. Prepare for DA exams by attending academic meetings internally and externally.

Notes :

• This position is a joint appointment between the Gauteng Department of Health and academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, and Sefako Makgatho University.
• Application process is entirely online via http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications are accepted. For assistance, email [e-mail].
• Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed Z83 form, obtainable online or from any Public Service Department. Ensure all relevant parts are completed. Include proof of the Z83 form and a detailed CV; applications without these will be disqualified.
• Indicate the post reference number on your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than 6 months).
• Personnel suitability checks (criminal, citizenship, qualification verification, etc.) will be conducted prior to appointment. Foreign qualifications require evaluation by SAQA. Preference given to South African citizens.
• Rotations between institutions are required for registrars. Overtime is not mandatory but may be required based on operational needs.