Medical Doctor

City Of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health department is seeking a Medical Doctor to coordinate comprehensive Primary Health Care services in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate must have an MBChB degree, HPCSA registration, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leadership in health services, managing training and research, and promoting community outreach programs. Candidates must be willing to work extended hours and travel across facilities. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Primary Healthcare Setting.
• Knowledge of health legislation, best practices, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision of comprehensive Primary Health Care services.
• Provide leadership and supervision in the facility.
• Manage training and research for professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Leadership

Education

Degree in Health Sciences (MBChB)

Completed 2 years of Internship

Completed 1 year of Community Service

Job description

Medical Doctor

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 30, 2024

Minimum Requirements :

• Completed 2 years of Internship and 1 year of Community Service
• Degree in Health Sciences (MBChB) / NQF level 8

Current and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner; Post Community Services.

3–5 years of experience working in a Primary Healthcare Setting / Community Health Centre / District Hospital.

Knowledge of legislation, best practices and policies, and protocols on health.

MS Office and good communication skills.

Must be willing to work extended hours whenever required.

Must be willing to work across the sub‑district facilities of the City of Johannesburg.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Primary Function

Coordinate the provision and delivery of comprehensive Primary Health Care services using the DHS legal framework in line with the National Norms and Standards.

Provide leadership and supervision in the facility in support of the Facility Manager.

Effectively manage the training and research aimed at development and maintenance of professional / ethical standards in PHC facilities and PHC training school – particularly the medical, pharmaceutical / ethical standards in PHC facilities nursing students and operational staff.

Plan and implement the clinical and professional services and the development of clinicians and promote and participate in research within the City.

Lead the transformation of PHC services through proactive health promotion interventions and community-based / outreach programmes, in partnership with other community based health interventions.

Key Performance Areas

• Render comprehensive health care services to patients and the community by operational planning and reporting.
• Conduct, coordinate and monitor health education and training for communities and personnel.
• Participate in outreach programmes within communities.
• Promote and facilitate research and in-house projects to establish trends in health as a whole and identify emerging health challenges.
• Improve, maintain and sustain service delivery and healthcare outcomes in terms of the strategic objectives within health.

Leading Competencies

• Must be able to work under pressure, work independently and make decisions.
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications.
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills.
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies

• Must form part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Must be resilient and able to cope with change.
• Work extra hours whenever required.
• Confidentiality, Accountability, Collaborative / Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.
• Impact and Influence according to the City's protocols, legislation, and standards.

Deadline : 30th December