Location: Osindisweni District Hospital, Verulam
Salary: Grade 1: R858 528 per annum (all-inclusive package), Grade 2: R981 639 per annum (all-inclusive package) & Grade 3: R1 139 217 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Additional Benefits: 18% Rural Allowance (based on basic salary) & Commuted Overtime (conditions apply)
Posts Available: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Osindisweni District Hospital is looking for a passionate Medical Officer to provide paediatric care. This role involves direct clinical service, emergency response, and participation in improving healthcare delivery for children at the district level.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency paediatric care and perform lifesaving procedures
- Diagnose and manage paediatric patients, referring appropriately to higher levels of care
- Ensure delivery of quality, patient-focused healthcare
- Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical standards
- Function as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Mandatory participation in commuted overtime
Requirements
- MBCHB or equivalent medical qualification
- Must be currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner
- Grade 1: No experience required post-registration with HPCSA. Foreign-qualified applicants must have at least 1 year of relevant experience and be exempt from community service.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years’ experience post-registration with HPCSA (or 6 years for foreign-qualified exempted applicants)
- Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ experience post-registration with HPCSA (or 11 years for foreign-qualified exempted applicants)
- Note: Supporting documents are required only if shortlisted
Knowledge & Competencies
- Strong understanding of Paediatric clinical conditions and emergency care
- National Quality Standards for primary healthcare
- Health policies, acts, and clinical protocols
- Excellent clinical judgment, leadership, mentoring, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage stress and maintain professional relationships across stakeholder groups
Why Join Us
- Be part of a committed paediatrics team improving child health
- Rural allowance and overtime compensation
- Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and mentorship
How to Apply
- Submit your application to: Dr TS Mabusha, Medical Manager
- Post: Private Bag X15, Verulam, 4340
- Enquiries: Dr TS Mabusha – Tel: 032 541 9205 / 9269