Sessional Doctor

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

SHORT-TERM CONTRACT POSITION
SESSIONAL DOCTOR

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated
  documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original
  documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to
  the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership
  number and expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.
• Applicants are advised to use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

DISCLAIMER

• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National
  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
  requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are
  consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be
  used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not
  be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of
  whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Vacancy Bulletin: STC 006/2025 City of Johannesburg

SESSIONAL DOCTOR
SHORT TERM CONTRACT POSITION
(Not exceeding 12 months)

DEPARTMENT: Health
BRANCH: District Health Systems
DESIGNATION: Sessional Doctor
REMUNERATION: R60 077,46 – R81 723,54 – R103 372,90 pm
(basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Health Department, Regions B, D, E and G

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed 2 years of Internship and 1 year of Community Service;
• Degree in Health Sciences (MBChB)/NQF level 8;
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an
  Independent Medical Practitioner;
• Post Community Services;
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in a Primary Healthcare setting/community health
  centre/district hospital;
• Knowledge of Legislation, best practices and policies, and protocols on Health;
• MS Office and good communication skills;
• Must be willing to work extended hours whenever required;
• Must be willing to work across the sub-district facilities of the City of Johannesburg;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Coordinate the provision and delivery of comprehensive Primary Health Care services
using the DHS legal framework in line with the National Norms and Standards. Provide
leadership and supervision in the facility in support of the Facility Manager. Effectively
manage the training and research aimed at development and maintenance of
professional/ethical standards in PHC facilities and PHC training school – particularly
the medical, pharmaceutical/ethical standards in PHC facilities nursing students and
operational staff. Plan and implement the clinical and professional services and the
development of clinicians and promote and participate in research within the City. Lead
the transformation of PHC services through proactive health promotion interventions
and community-based/outreach programmes, in partnership with other communitybased health interventions.

Key Performance Areas:

• Render comprehensive health care services to patients and the community by operational
  planning and reporting;
• Conduct, coordinate and monitor health education and training for communities and
  personnel;
• Participate in outreach programmes within communities;

Leading Competencies:

• Must be able to work under pressure, work independently and make decisions;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• Good communication skills;
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of Legislation, best practices and polices and procedures on Health;
• Must form part of the multidisciplinary team;
• Must be resilient and able to cope with change;
• Work extra hours whenever required;
• Confidentiality, Accountability, Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to
  detail and quality focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The
City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National
legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including
those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved
Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race,
gender and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using
the following link below:
Region B – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1uTL7sRq5QSeP4jX_TE6gKgew554
Region D – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1O7B0pibMTiuAyctnAi3uqwew554
Region E – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/19LexpwLLTSiu4Sz6BVt6rAew554
Region G – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/19ubYpZ2NSxaXZSUp2ImQCQew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Lorraine Mphahlele
Tel No: 011 407 6680

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of
your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg,
you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record;
• CV validation;
• Employment record verification;
• Criminal check.
• Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications