Commencing Salary Package: Grade 1=R 1 647 630.00 p.a. [All-inclusive remuneration package] plus 18% of basic salary PSCBC rural allowance or 22% ISRDS Nodes rural allowance
CENTRES: Donald Frazer Hospital
A) Qualifications and Competencies
▪ An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council
of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
▪ Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner
▪ A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as an Independent Medical
Practitioner after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
▪ Experience as head of clinical services will be an added advantage.
▪ All applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents
▪ Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to do after hours work and be on call
▪ Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy
▪ Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities.
B) Knowledge and Skills
▪ Knowledge of current Health and Public Services Legislation, Regulations and Policies.
▪ Sound clinical knowledge.
▪ Sound Medical Ethics with emphasis on budget control
▪ Solid background of Epidemiology or demonstrative ability to use health information for planning.
▪ Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and Quality Assurance Programmes.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
▪ Lead and manage the Medical and Health Care Services, ensuring the continuum of care in the Geographical service area of the hospital as well as appropriate referral.
▪ Ensure clinical governance, clinical guidelines and adherence to clinical protocols.
▪ Coordinate clinical responsibilities of Medical Practitioners and Allied Health personnel including the management and implementation of outreach and in-reach to the geographical service area.
▪ Ensure in-service training and supervision to all health care providers.
▪ Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
▪ Allocate and manage resources, both human and financial.
▪ Monitor key performance indicators and plan quality improvement strategies to address the gaps
