MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1- GRADE 3 OCCUPATIONAL (SESSIONAL) REF NO: EHD2023/12/01
Directorate: Human Resource (EHWP)
Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY:
Grade 1: R436.00 per hour (session)
Grade 2: R498.00 per hour (session)
Grade 3: R576.00 per hour (session)
CENTRE: Ekurhuleni Health District
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 with Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Current registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB) or equivalent). Post graduate qualification in Occupational Health /Medicine (DOMH) will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy is essential. Grade 1: Less than 5 years relevant experience as Medical Officer. Grade 2: At least 5 years, but less than 10 years, relevant experience, Grade 3: 10 years and more relevant experience.
DUTIES:
- The Occupational Medical Practitioner shall be responsible for: Establishing and maintaining an appropriate system for medical surveillance, considering the health hazards to which employees are or may be exposed to, providing information to the employer can use in determining measures to: Eliminate, control, and minimize the health risks and hazards to which employees may be exposed or Prevent, detect, and treat occupational health diseases and Ensure that records are kept as stipulated in the act for each employee exposed to health hazards.
- Ensuring that occupational health services are well equipped, take measures that reasonable to: Promote health and safety of employees at Ekurhuleni Health District.
- Assist employees in matters relating to occupational health medicine. Ensure that appropriate professional assessment, investigation, and diagnosis of employees undergoing medical surveillance takes place.
- Ensure that occupational health management systems, including referral systems are in place and functional. Assess any employee who is potentially unfit to perform work and if declared unfit for own occupation, notify the employer and make recommendations for suitable alternative placement.
- OMP must specify employee limitations/restrictions so that employer may consider reasonable accommodation. If employee is declared unfit as a result of an occupational health disease, notify employer and ensure that investigation is carried as stipulated in the Act.
- Where applicable, assist workplace evaluations in conjunction with Occupational Health Practitioners and Occupational Hygienist section 12.1 appointee. Advise the employer on legal and regulatory compliance for all occupational health and medicine issues.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for occupational health and medicine related issues that OMP is directly responsible for, Ensure compliance with the Act, responsible for record keeping of all occupational health matters and securing confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with Medicine and Related Substances Act No 1011 of 1965 l). Allow time for sites inspections and familiarization with activities. Assist employer on instantiating medical boarding when required. Attend Medical Review and PILIR meetings monthly.
- Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services in the district including clinics, Community health centres and district hospitals as part of DHS.
- Improve clinical quality of PHC services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Participate in 24hour PHC services including Medico-legal and EMS.
- Support the development of the clinical department of family medicine and participate in academic teaching and learning in family medicine and PHC in the district.
- Support the training and the CME activities for nurses, intern, and community service doctors in the district. Support or participate in the development of district research projects.
APPLICATIONS:
should be hand delivered to Ekurhuleni Health District at 40 Catlin Street, Germiston, 1400 or posted to The Human Resource Manager, Private Bag X1005, Germiston, 1400.
NOTE:
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
ENQUIRIES: Mr A.A. Mdunyelwa Tel No: (011) 876 1721
CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2023
