ANNEXURE M PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE ...

1 85 ANNEXURE M PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSING DATE : 28 December 2021 NOTE : applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. Applicants are advised that until 31 December 2020 the current application for employment (Z83) form will be applicable, however from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective. Should an individual wish to apply for a post on or after 1 January 2021, he/she will be required to submit the new application for employment form which can be downloaded at From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.

2 The fully completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as all qualification(s), academic records including a Senior certificate and ID-document [Driver s license where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications . Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

3 Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

4 Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

5 The employment decision shall be informed by the employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our employment Equity Plan. Advertisement and accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for certification to reflect that applicants must submit copies of qualifications, Identify document and drivers license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents.

6 Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. OTHER POSTS POST 44/141 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GR 1- GR 3 REF NO: H/M/31 (X2 POSTS) SALARY : Grade 1: R1 106 040 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R1 246 623 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R1 467 651 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE : National District Hospital: Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS : MBCHB Degree post graduate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty.

7 Proof of current registration with HPCSA (2021/2022. Attach proof of working experience endorsed by Human Resource. Experience Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Specialist with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of South African qualified employees. Experience Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA in normal specialty Experience Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after Registration with HPCSA in a normal Specialty.)

8 DUTIES : Support community orientated clinical services in the district by responding to family and community health needs, spanning the range of risk and environmental hazards within families and communities. Primarily support clinics, community health centres and primary health care outreach teams, 86 including engaging private sector practitioners regarding service delivery related matters. Secondarily support district hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to family practice.

9 Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities through supporting outreach programmes to primary care teams in their community, dissemination or implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment guidelines aligned with national norms and standards Facilitate and participate in the development, training and mentorship of health professionals in all facilities within the district. Facilitate and participate in the training, development and mentorship of under- and post graduate medical, nursing and allied health professionals.

10 This may require involvement with local academic training institutions. Work with the District Management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of medical services, including epidemiological research, disease profiles and Initiate, support and participate in risk management activities for patients ( critical event analysis, morbidity and mortality meetings), practitioners ( infection control)