Job Description

Company description:

The Clinix Health Group (CHG) assists communities to live longer, healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare. The group provides integrated world-class healthcare systems both internally and externally to the broader ecosystem as a trusted local citizen.

Job Title : Medical Officer

Location : Clinix Botshelong-Empilweni Private Hospital

Reports to : Hospital Manager

JOB SUMMARY

To serve as an advisor on health issues and disease control, provide medical support, discover inconsistencies and investigate problems. To diagnose, treat and manage physical injuries and illnesses. The incumbent is responsible for providing patient centred, holistic care to patients at the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

MBCHB Registration with HPCSA as a medical practitioner A certificate qualification in any of the following BLS, ACLS, APLS or ATLS ill be an added advantage

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of 5 years`experience post community service Psychiatric and rehabilitation centre exposure will be advantageous Private healthcare experience will be advantageous

Key Competencies

Computer literacy Multidisciplinary team management Conflict management Organisational awareness Interpersonal skills Analytic skills

DELIVERABLES

To oversee the patient's diagnosis and treatment for rehabilitation, mental and physical ailments and injuries Determine and prescribe the correct course of treatment Research, enable and consult on opportunities to harness medical technology in the treatment of clients Ensure safety of staff and patients by reporting safety hazards to management Document and track cases assigned to portfolio Utilise the approved platforms and reporting templates to document medical data and reports for patients Give detailed reporting (informed by doctor-patient confidentiality best practice) to relevant medical or familial (to the patient) stakeholders Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive effective service delivery Promote alignment by understanding and communicating departmental and customer needs and requirements throughout the hospital Identify educational opportunities for clinical and allied professionals (related to holistic treatment of patients) and contribute to training plans Maintain own CPD points required to maintain accreditation Ensure all financial and contract documentation is maintained to support accurate record-keeping Ensure accurate services provided to patients are documented and appropriately billed for Drive adherence to statutory standards, policies and procedures within the business unit to ensure compliance at all times and take remedial action where necessary Apply and maintain the risk management framework for the Business Unit * Administer and sign-off on appropriate documents according to Delegation of Authority and define SLAs in conjunction with other Departments, Functions and Suppliers