Medical Officer - Vaal Dam Verfied

Salary Negotiable Vaal Dam, Gauteng Vaal Dam, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 24-08-2015 8:00:40 AM
21-09-2015 8:00:40 AM
Medical Officer

Vaal

A dynamic and comprehensive HIV and TB treatment and HIV prevention and testing company is currently looking for Medical Officer in Vaal.

These services of the NGO/Organisation includes antiretroviral medication, CD4 testing and lab monitoring, treatment for opportunistic infections, on-site pharmacy services, condom distribution and community outreach HIV testing services. The South African team is committed to providing high quality medical as well as social support for those who need it. All these services are provided free of charge.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment, initiation, treatment, care and follow up of patients on ART and TB as required
• Ensures that all patients access various diagnostics tests, analysis, and evaluation of medical procedures that promote good clinical outcomes in accordance with standard treatment guidelines
• Provide leadership in the clinical analysis of reports, test, examination
• Facilitates the referral of patients for specialized care and management
• Participates in setting up and ensuring that referral systems between the clinic and secondary and tertiary health levels is operational within the agreed context with the department of health
• Responsible for maintaining delivery of high quality, cost effective medical care and ensures efficiency of all services provided(in Primary Health Centres in and round JHB
• Conducts audits on deaths, dropouts and poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy and provide feedback to the clinical and M&E teams

Qualifications or Skills Required
• MBChB or equivalent from an accredited Medical University
• At least three years’ experience as a Medical Officer
• Sound Medical Ethics
• Knowledge of the National HIV/AIDS & TB Strategic Framework
• Experience in teaching and mentoring junior and other staff in the multidisciplinary team on HIV related matters
This position is open to Foreign Nationals who have are currently registered with HPCSA, Already poses a current work VISA, and whom have the right experience & qualifications.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants, who have not been contacted within
2 - 3 weeks of the closing date, should assume that their application has not been successful.
SM Placements is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruiter: SM Placements