Medical Officer Grade 2 - Malamulele Hospital

The mission of the Limpopo Department of Health is to provide and promote comprehensive, accessible and affordable quality health care services to improve the life expectancy of the people. The Department's strategic goals are to provide effective corporate governance; provide appropriate human resources management and development; promote a sound financial management practice; implement comprehensive care and accelerate the management of HIV/AIDS, TB, STIs, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases; strengthen district, health and hospital services; improve the quality of health care; improve emergency medical services; develop tertiary services; and improve infrastructure development and maintenance.Qualifications and Competencies 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 2: A minimum of five [5] years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as an Independent Medical Practitioner Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and ability to work shifts/flexi hours [Including night duty, Weekends and public holidays]. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when need arises Commuted overtime will be dependent on need and will be approved by the Accounting Officer of the Department on the flexi/shift system based on operational needs. Inherent requirements of the post: Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Virtual meeting platforms literacy. Valid driver's license except for people with disabilities. Skill declaration form to be attached. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge, understanding and application of medical theory and practice. Knowledge, understanding and application of legal aspects relevant to medical practice in South Africa. Sound clinical knowledge and skills [ general medical surgical and anaesthetic] for all age groups and sexes at district health services level. Good leadership and communication [Verbal and written] skills, presentation skills and budgeting skills. Collection and analysis of data. Sound medical ethics. Knowledge, understanding and application of clinical governance. Ability to work after hours independently including without supervision. Rational use of resources

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Provide clinical care including but not limited to emergency care, in the designated clinical areas, commeasurable with the requirement and maintenance for registration as medical practitioner. Perform ward rounds, outreach programs and provide medical services in any other area including but not limited to special events and operations in the province. Respond to all emergency calls within stipulated times including in cases of disaster and /or disaster management. Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself through Continuous Professions Development [CPD] system as required by HPCSA. Generate and maintain clinical records in accordance with the minimum required standards for medical records. Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedures are followed. Conduct clinical audits. Participate in continuing medical education, academic activities in undergraduate and postgraduate levels as required. Ensure that clinical protocols are followed for the clinical areas of work. Where required, coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise, instruct and train Medical Officers and Registrars, as the case may be in one or more designated clinical area and/or discipline. Perform any other duties allocated to you by the Supervisor in the province without boundary restrictions.