Medical Advisor (HIV/TB Specialist) (Mpumalanga) at Right to Care

Description

• Work as a consulting doctor in Primary Health Care Clinics.
• Provision of good quality, patient-centered and community orientated care for all patients.
• Promote and ensure good continuity of care
• Examine, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients, including Chronic ailments, TB, patients for ARVs, sick children, antenatal patients and mental health care users etc.
• Participate in and support CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and training of PHC doctors and nurses.
• Provide medical support to PHC clinical staff.
• Ensure that relevant patient’s statics are maintained.
• Maintain accurate health records in accordance with Legal Ethical considerations.
• Provide preventive health interventions and measures to promote health.
• Handle disability grant assessments. Perform duties as delegated by supervisor.
• Be accountable to the Clinic Operational Manager, Medical Manager and DCST Family Physician, where applicable.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education and Experience

• Matric/ Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• MBCHB Medical Degree
• Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner
• Current registration certificate with the HPCSA.
• 2 years medical experience after Community Service.
• Valid driver’s license
• Sound knowledge, experience and clinic skills in General Medicine, but especially in the following fields: Primary Health Care Antenatal care Child Health and IMCI HIV Medicine TB Medicine Noncommunicable Diseases Emergency care
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles 
• Patients’ Rights Charter Ability to work as part of the PHC Team Sound Medical ethics 
• Diploma in HIV Care or Family Medicine would be an advantage. 

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