Medical Officers (2 posts)

Requirements

Grade 1: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum of five (05) years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum experience of 10 years appropriate Experience as Medical Practitioner. Senior Certificate, An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBChB) Plus, Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Completion of Community Service is mandatory. Community Service officers will not be considered. Ability to identify the need for and refer accordingly. Maintain proper medical records. Knowledge

Duties

Responsibility for care of patients at the emergency department. Participate in 24-hour clinical coverage by performing commuted overtime. Attendance of ward rounds and participation in the academic programmes. Provide initial resuscitative, and care of patients. Ensure that the scientific principles of clinical care are maintained. Ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency Participate in clinical audit programmes as and when scheduled. Participate in quality improvement programmes. Participate in effective management of complaints and patient safety incidents. Ensure compliance with current legislative and ethical principles. Ensure sound labour relations in compliance with the relevant legislation while maintaining the interest of the patients. Participate in outreach programmes. Provide training for nurses, junior staff, interns and medical students. Examination, diagnosis and tota

Enquiries

Dr S Pillay: HCU: Emergency Department Tel No: (031) 530 1423

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