Overview
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1, 2 AND 3 (20 SESSIONS) 2 YEARS CONTRACT
- Reference Number : REFS /
- Directorate : Forensic Pathology Services
- Number of Posts : 2
- Package : Grade 1 : R 482,00 per hour (all-inclusive package) Grade 2 : R 550.00 per hour (all-inclusive package) Grade 3 : R 636.00 per hour (All-inclusive package)
Requirements
Appropriate qualifications, certificate of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner and valid current annual registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).Work experience : Grade 1 : None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 2 : A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Grade 3 : A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.Ability and willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility / scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being loggedA valid driver’s licenceWillingness to perform medico-legal death investigations, including performance of forensic autopsiesWillingness to give evidence in CourtsComputer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)Willingness to obtain the CMSA Dip For Med(SA) qualification within 12 to 24 monthsGood working knowledge of relevant FPS legislationGood written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skillsDuties
Providing comprehensive medico-legal investigation of death services, inclusive of death scene attendance, after-hour services during the week and over weekends, performance of forensic post mortem examinations including medico-legal autopsies, preparation of relevant medico-legal reports and court attendanceSupporting the implementation of a standardised, quality forensic pathology serviceCompleting documents for statistical and data analysis purposesMaintenance of recordsParticipation in learning activities in the DepartmentAssisting the Head : Clinical Unit in service and management dutiesRendering other related professional services and duties as may be assigned from time to timeNotes
These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions : University of Witwatersrand / University of Pretoria and / Sefako Makgatho UniversityKindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal : No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.For assistance with online applications please email your query toApplications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such : “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview.Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior to appointment.Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions.Preference will be given to South African citizens.The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.Employer : Department of Health
Closing Date : Criteria Questions
Do you have an Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer?Do you have a certificate of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner and valid current annual registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa ?Please Notes
Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.#J-18808-Ljbffr