Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Family Medicine) (Medical and Medical Ancillary) (Permanent position)

Reference No: WCD72/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Dr. ECT Ockhuis, tel no. (027) 213 2038/6

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 1 395 528 - R 1 479 723, Grade 2: R 1 592 274 - R 1 688 553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 844 151 - R 2 301 186 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign health professional council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist, Family Physician. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist, Family Physician.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to work within and lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide service delivery to clients in a Primary Health Care setting and on Hospital level. Knowledge of Community Orientated Primary Care approach and ability to engage all relevant stakeholders in the Ecosystem. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Minimum educational qualification

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Family Physician.

Registration with a Professional Council

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Clinical Governance and clinical guidance to facility managers at the Hospital and Clinics. Clinical service provision and clinical managerial tasks with regards to medical and allied health staff. Clinical service provision at Specialist level in Family Medicine, sub-specialities and Emergencies. Training of students, community service staff, Medical Officers and Allied Health staff and appropriate research in Family Medicine. Assist Manager: Medical Services with HR and financial resource management duties.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Willing to render Commuted Overtime duties at the Hospital. Willingness to work at the PHC Clinics in the Sub-district