Medical specialist

Medical specialist - Public Health Medicine Reference Number : REFS/ Directorate : Public Health Medicine Number of Posts : 1 Package : R (per annum) (All-inclusive - package) Enquiries : Prof Naidoo ( ) / Ms L Maseko Requirements Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine. The following will be an added advantage: Further experience after registration with the HPCSA as Public Health Medicine Specialist, relevant post-graduate qualifications, experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, postgraduate student supervision, and a publication track record. Duties The incumbent duties include Support of all teaching at the Department of Community Health, including coordination of the GEMP undergraduate teaching programme. Monitoring and evaluation of hospital performance and functioning, review disease profiles and advise hospital management and clinicians accordingly, assist with national core standards, strategic and operational planning of the hospital and the cluster. Develop FBU’s as per NHI guidelines. Undertake relevant research performed for priority areas at the hospital, including reviewing policy implementation and case studies to improve quality of care. Notes These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand / University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals. Employer Department of Health Location Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital Closing Date Criteria Questions Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine? Do you have registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine? Please Notes Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful. #J-18808-Ljbffr