Medical Officer (Grade 1)

Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric (Grade 12) MBCHB Degree or equivalent qualification Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience in Occupational Health Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound Clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and general medicine. Ability to undertake supervision, teaching and training of undergraduate students. Interpersonal skills to be able to communicate professionally with staff, students and patients, always conduct oneself in a professional manner; sound ethical values; strong work ethic and the ability to work with commitment individually as well as under supervision. Knowledge and skills to initiate and 98 PUBLIC support community outreach services. Administrative skills to ensure efficient running of a clinical unit. Computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

The provision of promotive and preventive services as per District Health Care package of services taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community that is served by the Facility. Use of clinical algorithms as per Clinical Guidelines for the management of chronic noncommunicable and chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS, TB and other minor ailments. Give in-service training and support to other health care professionals. Ensure compliance with the Essential Medicine List (EML). Compliance with clinical governance requirements, such as appropriate record keeping and referral. Manage data and information as required by the department. Work towards achieving departmental performance targets. Participate in the implementation of quality improvement programmes, including the Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) framework. Ensure that infection control and health and safety standards are maintained at all times. Maintain client satisfaction through quality service, innovation and medical care by upholding the principles of Batho Pele and Patient Right and Responsibilities. NB Participation in commuted overtime is compulsory. Overtime will be performed in family medicine / Accident & Emergency / Anaesthetics department. Please note that the facility management reserve the right to assign you to any location based on service delivery needs.

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Notes

Directions to the Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department). CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026