Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Surgery)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a regional level hospital.
- Must be able to perform amputations, basic laparotomies and minor surgical procedures safely and without significant surgical supervision.
- The ability to perform basic diagnostic upper endoscopy will be considered an advantage.
- ATLS/ BLS certification or equivalent is required.
- in managing critically ill patients is recommended.
- Previous experience as a medical officer in Surgery is highly recommended.
- Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform shift work and commuted overtime.
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Operative management of all surgical and trauma emergencies, as well as elective surgical procedures at a regional level hospital.
- Outpatient clinic consultations and management planning.
- Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients and management of ventilatory and inotropic support in an Intensive Care Unit.
- Inpatient management and interdepartmental liaison.
- Endoscopic GIT diagnostic and therapeutic management.
- Supervision and teaching of students and interns.
- Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work.
- Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department.
- Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment.
