FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT GRADE 1: REF NO: H/H/29 
SALARY : R1 728 807 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : MBCHB or equivalent Degree (Independent Practice) Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Cardiology Department. A minimum of Three (3) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA. Must be registered with HPCSA for 2021/2022.Demonstrate experience in research. South African Citizen with valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Provide evidence of leadership qualities and management experience. Research qualifications in the field of Cardiology either MMed or PhD. Evidence of professional standing, e.g. membership of professional organizations and their management committees. Qualifications in human resource and financial management. Experience in teaching and training 
 
DUTIES : To be responsible for service delivery within Internal Medicine Department at Universitas Academic Hospital. To fulfil the administrative, academic and research requirements of an appointment to the Joint Staff Establishment. To review and update the undergraduate syllabus and service delivery SOP’s. To supervise supervise pre- and post-graduate training and examinations in Cardiology at the Universitas Academic Hospital. Render outreach and support services to other levels of care in our drainage areas (Free State Province). Restore renal transplant service in order to relieve PD & HD pressure and promote renal health through public education. To promote excellent staff recruitment, retention, development and working relation. Undertake all tasks as directed by the Head of Clinical Department and Head of Clinical Services at Universitas Academic Hospital. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Prof M Makotoko Tel No: (051) 405 3855 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Executive Officer, Universitas Academic Hospital, Private Bag x 20660, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at: Room 1091, First Floor, Universitas Hospital, 1 Logeman Street, Universitas, Bloemfontein. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr MJ Baleni 
 
 
 
 
MEDICAL SPECIALIST: GRADE 1-3: REF NO: H/M/5 
SALARY : R1 206 040 per annum 
CENTRE : Universitas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : MBCHB or equivalent Degree (Independent Practice) Valid registration with HPCSA AS Medical Specialist in Cardiology, Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2021/2022). Experience: Grade 1: none. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA in a normal speciality. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA in a normal speciality. Appropriate experience post specialty qualification. Knowledge and Skills: Provide evidence of leadership qualities and management experience. Research qualifications in the field of Cardiology either MMed or PhD. Evidence of professional standing, e.g. membership of professional organizations and their management committees. ACLS, ATLS, APLS. 
 
DUTIES : Clinical service delivery, medical administration and management, teaching, training and research. The candidate will also have to participate in outreach activities and commuted overtime. Maintain quality assurance standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Nathan Tel No: (051) 405 3496 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Executive Officer, Universitas Academic Hospital, Private Bag x 20660, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at: Room 1091, First Floor, Universitas Hospital, 1 Logeman Street, Universitas, Bloemfontein. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr MJ Baleni 
 
 
 
 
 
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO: H/M/6 (X4 POSTS) 
(Applicants might be required to enter into a commuted overtime contract.) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R821 205 per annum (OSD) 
Grade 2: R938 964 per annum (OSD) 
Grade 3: R1 089 693 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Bongani Hospital: Welkom 
 
REQUIREMENTS : MBCHB or equivalent Degree (Independent Practice): Registration with the HPCSA as Medical practitioner. Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2021/2022). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) In respect of South African qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration as Medical practitioner with recognized a foreign health professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years after registration as medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of South African qualified employees. Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years after registration as Medical practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of South African qualified employees. Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee’s o whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Knowledge and Skills: Responsible management of resources, Team player willing to support other clinical disciplines when they are short staffed, Presentation skills, Planning and Organizing. 
 
DUTIES : Rendering of clinical services, which includes examination and treatment of patients, emergencies, ward rounds and operation procedures. Patient administration. Provide training and leadership to medical interns, nurses and medical officers doing community service. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr TP Mabina Tel No: (057) 916 1300 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Executive Officer, Bongani Regional Hospital, Private Bag X 29, Welkom. 
FOR ATTENTION : Me T Venter 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION REF NO: H/D/13 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital: Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor Degree in Administration/Management or relevant and equivalent qualification plus 3-5- years functional experience of which 3 years must be on Management level. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Management of Discipline and Grievances. Human Resource Development, Project Management, Research, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management Health related Acts, Regulations and Guidelines, Legislations framework governing the Public Sector. 
 
DUTIES : Provision of Strategic Leadership and Creation of Social compact for better Health outcome. Manage the Administration Affair for sustainable Health Service Delivery. Build Strategic and dedicated workforce that is responsive to service demand. Develop, operate and manage infrastructure for compliance and better health outcomes. Strengthen information and knowledge management system to optimize performance and research capability. Optimize and support implementation of key priority programmes, (Transformation, Affirmative Action Business Process Re- engineering). Provide Strategic Leadership in all aspects (e.g. Risk, assets, resources human and material, training and development, labour relations, budget, performance management and development etc.) of the Cost Centre in line with existing Departmental and National guidelines and prescripts. Develop and effectively implement Human Resource Plan for the Institution. Monitor and manage the Staff Establishment. Maintain reliable statistics on all aspects of the Administration and Support Section and submit reports accordingly. Compile an effective and cost effective staff development program in line with the Operational Plan of the Institution. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Me BS Ramodula Tel No: (051) 405 1929 
APPLICATIONS : The Chief Executive Officer, Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital, Private Bag x20581, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at: Human Resource Section, Ground Floor, Block K (Specialist), Dr Belcher Road, Heidedal, Bloemfontein. 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr T.S Tshaka