MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 3

Job Overview

The Mpumalanga Department of Health is hiring five (5) Medical Officer Grade 3 professionals for Themba, Shongwe, Tonga, and Mapulaneng hospitals located within the Ehlanzeni District. Candidates must hold an MBChB degree and registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice, along with a minimum of 10 years of post-registration experience. The role involves patient management, clinical audits, academic participation, and supporting hospital management in maintaining high standards of patient care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
• Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as recommendation.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• A minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees.
• Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibly and engage when necessary.
• Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
• Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in academic and training programmes.
• Assist with clinical audits and actively participate in continuous professional development.
• Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained.

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