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The mission of the Mpumalanga Department of Health is to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people in the province by providing a needs-based, people-centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services, provided by a cadre of dedicated and well-skilled health workers.
Requirements
- Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine (2025). Valid driver’s licence.
- A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
- Grade 1: A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.xperience in academia and research publication will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and Clinical Governance, training of junior medical staff is essential.
Duties
- Clinical: Overall in-charge of Emergency Medicine department. Co-ordinate and supervise clinical care and treatment of patients in Emergency Medicine department. Participation in commuted overtime. Participation in Emergency Medicine teaching of junior clinical staff. Administrate and coordinate all Emergency Medicine activities. Management of 24-hour ophthalmology services.
- Assist with clinical governance and quality assurance according to National Core Standards for Emergency Medicine including but not limited to management of complaints, litigations and Patient Safety Incidents.
- Conduct research and clinical audits including adverse events reporting. Evaluate staff performance according to the hospital’s PMDS processes. Co-operation and liaison with other departments within the hospital. Conflict management. Participation in management committees of Witbank Hospital.
- Cost containment within Emergency Medicine department in accordance with the hospital’s cost saving plan. Spearhead projects in accordance with the operational plan of the clinical services management unit. Emergency Medicine Management of other Remunerative Work Outside Public Service (RWOPS) for self and other clinical staff.
- Performance of research within the department. Develop and enhance training and development of healthcare worker in Emergency Medicine department. Training and supervision of Medical Officers and Medical Interns and Medical Students. Establish and expand outreach to referring hospitals.
