Three permanent positions have become available for Emergency Medicine Medical Officers or Specialist Emergency Physicians, based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital in Wilgeheuwel, Johannesburg West Rand reporting to the Head of the Emergency Department.

The job primarily exists to deliver emergency medical care to patients presenting at the Emergency Department of the hospital. The hospital is a specialist hospital with a wide range of specialities.

Critical Outputs
Initial and urgent clinical management of patients from the community and emergency services presenting at the hospital.
Clinical competence in management of emergency patients.
Compliance with necessary administrative and legal patient and hospital documentation.
Develop and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders, including the specialists in the hospital, referring general practitioners and emergency services personnel.
Participation in emergency drills and emergency situations in the hospital.
Ensuring high engagement with the hospital team for optimal productivity and outputs.
Participation in community and marketing events.

Requirements

Registered with the Health Professions Council for independent practice.
Certification: At least two of ACLS, APLS / PALS and ATLS.
A MMed Emergency Medicine FCEM (SA) or Dip PEC (SA) qualification would be an advantage.
Minimum 1-year relevant experience in Emergency Medicine post community service.
Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs.
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
Must be willing to work flexi hours as per the Emergency Department operational requirements.
MMed Emergency Medicine FCEM (SA) candidate(s) will be tasked with consultant responsibilities.

Competencies

Interpersonal and relationship building skills
Influencing and negotiation skills
Problem-solving, analytical skills and judgement
Ethical behavior
Verbal and written communication skills
Self-management
Action orientation
Resilience
Excellence orientation
Team player

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