Website South African Department of Defence
The mission of the Department of Defence is to provide, manage, prepare and employ defence capabilities commensurate with the needs of South Africa, as regulated by the Constitution, national legislation, parliamentary and executive direction.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Applicable degree, MBChB or equivalent registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Computer literacy is essential.
DUTIES :
- Provide a Medical Service at 1 Military Hospital. Manage patients both as in an outpatients and be able to manage emergencies.
- Supervise junior medical officers and interns in training. Liaise with relevant referral departments and participate in academic teaching and lectures.
- Ensure participation in an active CPD program that is run within and outside of the hospital.
- Manage the referral system of the department within and outside of the hospital within specific treatment guidelines and budgetary constraints. Work as a civilian within the Department of Defence with emphasis on privacy and non-disclosure of information.
- Participate in the commuted overtime system for the Department of Defence.
