Senior Medical Officer – District & Emergency Care

SAdocs; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 1,001,000 - 1,322,000; Full time

Job summary

Limpopo Department of Health is seeking a Senior Medical Practitioner to provide clinical care and leadership across district health services in multiple centres.

The post requires registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner, willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to participate in CPD and governance activities. Salaries are grade-based with an all-inclusive package and applicable rural allowances.

Qualifications

• 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 after registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience for Grade 2: A minimum of five [5] years after registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience for Grade 3: A minimum of ten [10] years after registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
• Willingness to work shifts/flexi hours including night duty, weekends and public holidays.
• Commuted overtime will be approved by the Accounting Officer based on operational needs.
• Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care including emergency care in designated clinical areas.
• Perform ward rounds and provide medical services in various areas including events and operations.
• Respond to all emergency calls within stipulated times.
• Maintain best clinical practice and engage in CPD as required by HPCSA.
• Generate and maintain clinical records to minimum standards.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme and ensure policies are followed.
• Conduct clinical audits and participate in continuing medical education.
• Ensure clinical protocols are followed for designated areas.
• Coordinate clinical responsibilities and supervise/train Medical Officers and Registrars as needed.
• Perform other duties allocated by the Supervisor in the province.

Skills

Medical theory

Legal aspects

Clinical governance

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Resource use

Education

HPCSA registration as Independent Medical Practitioner

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Limpopo Department of Health is seeking a Senior Medical Practitioner to provide clinical care and leadership across district health services in multiple centres.

The post requires registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner, willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to participate in CPD and governance activities. Salaries are grade-based with an all-inclusive package and applicable rural allowances.