📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Medical Officer:(Grade 1,2,3) REF NO: GS 6/26 position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Medical Officer:(Grade 1,2,3) REF NO: GS 6/26 are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Medical Officer:(Grade 1,2,3) REF NO: GS 6/26 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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REQUIREMENTS Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable. Foreign qualified candidates require 1 year of relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised Foreign Health Professional Council, for whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Experience: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign candidates require 6 years of relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professional Council, for whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Experience: 10 years experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years of relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign health professional council, in respect of foreign qualified employees, for whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Priority will be applied to incumbent/s that are available immediately to maintain clinical services. Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent MBCHB Degree or equivalent qualification Plus Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice Additional Qualifications: Paediatric specific certification/examinations through the CMSA including the Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS or equivalent), Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and FC Paeds Part 1 will be an added advantage at short-listing. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Prior clinical care experience in Paediatrics & Child Health Relevant medical knowledge, with Paediatrics and Child Health focus Specific knowledge of Neonatal & Paediatric conditions Skills and competence at procedures and care in neonates and children Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy Medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics.
DUTIES (Will cover clinical care, scholarship, professionalism, clinical governance and administration & management.) Participate in the provision of in- and outpatient clinical care within the Paediatrics on a rotational basis at Grey’s, Harry Gwala Regional & Northdale Hospital. Assist with the maintenance of professionalism, standards of care and clinical governance framework within the department. Assist with the training & development and supervision & support of CSOs, interns and students in the Department. (For those with requisite experience – Eg, Grade 2 & 3) Participate in the personal and departmental scholarship activities including mandatory attendance of the academic programme Support the departmental activities for the staff development and training of undergraduate, post-graduate and vocational students Assist and participate in research activities/projects as defined within the department Assist with the administration and management of the Unit one is allocated to.
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