Department of Health is recruiting for Medical Officer x120 posts

Job Summary

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is recruiting for Medical Officer x120 posts.

Closing date: 23 April 2024

GRADE 1 : R 906 540.00 per annum (No experience required)

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABOVE POST:–

• MBCHB qualification as a Medical Practitioner, PLUS
• Current registration HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, PLUS
• Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).

Knowledge and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Sound knowledge, experience and clinical skills in General Medicine, especially in the following fields:
• Primary Health Care
• Antenatal and Postnatal care
• Child Health and IMCI
• HIV&AIDS and TB management

• Experience in MMC.
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Emergency Care
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of National Health Insurance, Batho Pele Principles and Medical Ethics.

• A passion for teaching, mentoring and coaching in the PHC field.
• Fluency in the local languages
• General Practitioner within the District or neighbouring Districts
• A diploma in HIV/AIDS Care or Family Medicine will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:

• The provision of promotive and preventive services as per Primary Health Care package of services taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community being served by the Facility.
• Use of clinical algorithms as per APC 101 Clinical Guidelines for the management of chronic non- communicable diseases and the management of chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS and TB Management of other minor ailments.

• Managing the health of women and children, including reproductive health services.
• Provision of rehabilitative services, such as adherence to referral protocols to all relevant points of service delivery, including community based rehabilitation services, CHC, district hospital and levels above: assessments and recommendations of disability grant applications; Provision of essential consumables, including spinal packs to persons with disabilities and information to patients, families, caregivers about rehabilitation services.

• Deliver services as per the service package of the relevant health facility.
• Give in-service training and support to nurses employed in the health facility.
• Ensure compliance with the Essential Medicine List (EML).
• Respond to emergencies, attend to victims and perpetrators of crimes, inter alia, sexual assault, rape, assault, drunken and negligent driving and any other Medico Legal Services required by the South African Police Services (SAPS).

• Complete documentation, as required by the SAPS in terms of the abovementioned Medico Legal matter, including giving testimony in court.
• Compliance with clinical governance requirements, such as appropriate record keeping and referral.
• At the request of and cost to the Department, attend training, orientation/ induction and meetings.
• Be prepared to drive to PHC Clinics.
• The incumbent will be accountable to the Clinic Operational Manager, Medical Manager and District Office.

How to Apply

ENQUIRIES: MR J MNDEBELE TELEPHONE NO. : 033 395 3274

Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details.

“Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address HeadOffice.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za.

Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: THE CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT     SERVICES            KZN   DEPARTMENT                               OF                  HEALTH                            PRIVATE                               BAG                X9051

PIETERMARITZBURG 3200        OR Hand Deliver to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building,

REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower

(Attention: Miss T.N.N Ngema)