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Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Vacancies - Compliance Inspector: Clinical (Medical Specialist)

Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC)
 
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a public entity established in line with the requirements of the National Health Amendment Act, 2013 (Act 12 of 2013) with core objectives of protecting and promoting the health and safety of the users of health services through monitoring and enforcing compliance with prescribed norms and standards, as well as disposing of complaints from users.
 
Compliance Inspector: Clinical (Medical Specialist) (Ref. OHSC7/2018)
Salary: Grade 1: R1 051 368 — R1115 874 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 202 112 — R1275 885 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 395 105 — R1 744 191 per annum (all-inclusive package)
(structuring of the salary package will be in line with the OSD guidelines)

 
Requirements:• Experience in clinical governance and quality assurance and/or interpretation and use of health information for evaluation and reporting would be an advantage • Good communication (written and verbal) skills • Must be prepared to travel frequently and extensively and will be required to undergo training and accreditation as an Inspector • Valid driver's licence. 
Grade 1:• MBChB and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health, Family Medicine or any other Specialist discipline • Appropriate experience as a Specialist.
Grade 2:• MBChB and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health, Family Medicine or any other Specialist discipline • 5 years' experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist. 
Grade 3:• MBChB and appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health, Family Medicine or any other Specialist discipline • 10 years' experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist • Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist is required.
 
Duties:• Provide technical assistance to the Inspectorate, Compliance and Certification Units • Coordinate the planning, preparation and execution of inspections in health establishments • Provide oversight to inspection activities and ensure coordinated execution • Guide inspection teams in health establishments with a focus on the clinical aspects • Identify high-risk situations in health establishments and guide inspection and investigation teams on appropriate measures • Ensure the production of high-quality and complete inspection and investigation reports, including recommendations for corrective action and enforcement • Contribute to the institutional development and practices enhancement focused on clinical aspects of quality for the OHSC • Work with other OHSC units to maintain effective systems for good quality data collected during inspections • Establish a quality review process of generated inspection reports to ensure high-quality standards • Provide guidance and general management of staff and resources • Participate in new projects within the office.
 
 
Enquiries:Mr B Msibi, tel. (012) 339-8698
 
Closing date: 14 September 2018
 
Please note: A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process for the above post as well as a competency assessment where relevant.
 
Applications should be submitted for attention of Ms L Mashiane, Office of Health Standards Compliance. 
Hand-delivered applications may be submitted to reception at the MRC Building, No 1 Soutpansberg Road, Princehoff, Arcadia, Pretoria 0001. 
Posted applications may be submitted toPrivate Bag 021, Arcadia 0007. 
Applications should be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a Clf in which previous experience is comprehensively detailed. Originally certified copies of qualification certificates (including Metric), service certificates, proof of registration with a body/council, ID and driver's licence must be attached. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by SAQA and to submit proof of such with their applications. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
 
The OHSC reserves the right not to fill the above post. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 3 months after the closing date, applicants may regard their application as unsuccessful. Candidate(s) will be subjected to personal suitability checks and other vetting procedures.