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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

CLOSING DATE: 19 JUNE 2020 CLOSING TIME: 15H00 PM

COVID-19 CONTRACT APPOINTMENT ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL OFFICERS


​NOTE: Unemployed South African Medical Practitioners are advised to place their applications which must be posted on the Z83 Form accompanied by copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document (certified within the past six months by South African Police Service), Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if RSA citizen i.e. green barcoded identity document or smart card identity document, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. 
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​ADDITIONAL NOTE: 
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and level 3 regulations gazetted by the National Government, the Eastern Cape of Department will allow applications for Medical Practitioners personnel related posts to be directed via emailed to​: recruitmentheadoffice@echealth.gov.za. On the subject line, quote the reference number of the post. 
  • If an applicant sends their application via email, please keep the original application safe as it will be required on or before interview session. 
  • Those who have applied in the previous Medical Officer advert published on the 25th of May 2020 need not apply again. 
  • The filling of these posts will be in line with the Covid-19 Recruitment Plan. The advertisement is placed for all (8) eight Health Districts and their institutions (District, Regional, Tertiary, Central and Specialized Hospitals) so as to accommodate the needs of each of these institutions under them.
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POST: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO: ECHEALTH/MO/HO-AH/03/06/2020 (1 Year Contract) SALARY: R 821 205 - R 1 362 366 per annum (OSD) GRADE 1:
GRADE 2: R 821 205 – R 884 670 per annum (OSD)
GRADE 3: R 938 964 – R 1 026 693 per annum (OSD) R 1 089 693 – R 1 362 366 per annum (OSD
CENTRE: All Hospitals
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REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate qualification that allow registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach to their applications an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or any other regulating bodies. Grade 1: No Experience required. Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration.

DUTIES: Provision of quality patient cantered care for all patients. Examine, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients in the emergency department. Provision of after- hours services to care for emergencies presenting to the institution. Training and supervision of undergraduate and/or post graduate medical students. Participation in activities within the discipline including case presentations, unit rounds presentations, journal club and other departmental meetings. Render applicable administration functions. Attend to meetings, workshops and training courses as directed by the Head of Department. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Observe and comply with all departmental policies and guidelines regulating employment relationship clinical functioning. The incumbent must also be prepared to train, develop and supervise of undergraduate and post graduate junior doctors. 

Enquiries: Mr S. Makitshi Tel no: 083 378 0168