MEDICAL OFFICER: REF NO: HRM 15/23
Directorate: Clinical
Salary: Grade 1: R906 540 – R975 738 per annum
Centre: Sterkfontein Hospital, Helen Joseph Hospital, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Tara Hospital, Westrand District, Central Wits, Sedibeng Hospital, Ekuruleni Health District and Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.
Requirements for Medical Officer
Appropriate qualification which allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Community service doctors to provide appropriate. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry as well as a diploma in mental health will be added advantage.
Duties
- Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans.
- The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important.
- Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Counselling and education of patients and families.
- Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results.
- Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients.
- Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties.
- Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism and punctuality.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team and to report all conflict of interest and corruption.
- Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.
- Clinical and overtime duties performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Enquiries:
Dr T.A.S Melapi Tel No: (011) 951 8341
Applications for Medical Officer:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, send your fully completed CV to:
Alternatively, you can hand-deliver your application to Sterkfontein Hospital, Private Bag X2010, Krugersdorp, 1740, using the application box at the entrance. Find more opportunities here.
Note:
Application must be submitted on fully completed new format Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department).
Closing Date:
03 November 2023, Time: 12H00
