Medical Officer Orthopaedic Surgery

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: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.

No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected]. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

The 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 applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed.

Leave the following question blank if they are not 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. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application.

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 Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Appropriate qualification that allow registration with the HPCSA as Practitioner, current registration with HPCSA council for period (2026/2027). Must be post Community Service. No experience required.

The incumbent will be responsible for interviewing, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients related administration duties, participating in all activities of the discipline in the relation teaching and research, participating in department audit activities, preparing and writing reports. Leasing and communicating services and community liaison. Supervising junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns, and community service doctors).

Willing to commuted overtime. attendance of relevant administrative meeting like mortality meeting, near miss meeting and completing Medico-Legal Documents timeously (e.g. Death certificate). Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care.

Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos, Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and Standards). Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients, participation in department meetings, journal clubs, case presentation, lectures and ward rounds.

Ensure that administration and record keeping are done in the department. Rendering of after hour night. weekend and publ9c holidays) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Medical Officer will inter alia be responsible for rendering clinical services, assessment and treatment of patients.

Medical Officers will be rotated through related departments at various hospitals, comprising hospitals served in their specific outreach programmes. Comply with the Performance Management and development system Contracting, (Quarterly, reviews and final assessment).

Dr Mustafa Tel. No (011) 933 0268/9779/8154 or Ms Mazibuko (011) 933 8394 or email: [email protected]