Medical Officers Grade 1, 2 Or 3

Overview

Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative assessments, intra -operative regional and general anaesthesia administration and post - operative care including pain management. Manage emergency resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs.

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification plus registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner
• No experience required after completion of Community Service
• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) plus Registration certi ficate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner after completion of community Services 2025/2026
• Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
• The employment equity target for this post is an African Male
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Good knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures and latest protocols
• Knowledge and appropriate use of anaesthetic equipment Experience and ability to deal with a wide variety of Anaesthetic cases
• Ability to work in a multi -disciplinary tea m setting
• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Provide training and guidance to members of the multi -disciplinary team
• Ability to diagnose and manage common anaesthetic problems including emergencies
• Sound moral values based on integrity, trust and judgement
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislative mandates, policies and prescripts governing the medical profession and public health in South Africa
• At least 6 months’ experience in Anaesthetics would be a recommendation
• The Diploma in Anaesthes ia (DA) from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or progress toward primary exams (FCA PART 1) will be an added advantage
• Other valid additional certificates such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative assessments, intra -operative regional and general anaesthesia administration and post - operative care including pain management
• Manage emergency resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs
• Ability to identify the need for and refer appropriately
• Work with other clinical care units
• Ability to manage patients in a holistic manner
• Give medical judicial evidence
• Maintain medical records
• Provide training t o the members of the multidisciplinary team in theatre
• Participate in continued professional development and teaching programmes
• Participate in departmental audits and all other quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of the clinical governance framew ork and the legislated norms and standards
• The successful applicant will be required to perform after hour duties

How to apply

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