JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – The South African Department of Health in the Gauteng Province is set to recruit about 100 medical doctors.
Head of Department Professor Mkhululi Lukhele, said in an ideal situation the department would have loved to fill all the posts that they have in all hospitals, clinics and district offices with warm bodies.
“Due to budgetary constraints and high bill for compensation of employees, we are unable to do that,
“Whilst the department acknowledges that these vacancies are not nearly enough, we believe they will go along in ensuring service delivery is maintained and we are able to serve our people,” said Professor Lukhele.
About 89 medical vacancies have been advertised by the department with an aim to strengthen clinical teams in various hospitals including Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic, Edenvale, Bheki Mlangeni, and Heidelberg hospitals.
These vacancies are made up of 15 medical specialists, 20 medical officers, 10 registrars, eight clinical psychologists, 10 diagnostic radiographers, eight occupational therapists, eight physiotherapists and 10 pharmacists.
This recruitment drive has been made possible by the stimulus package announced last year by the President. The stimulus package was awarded to the department to fill 659 posts.
In addition to these job opportunities, the department has also advertised 245 posts for professional nurses, 40 posts for professional speciality nurses, 75 posts for staff nurses and 100 each for cleaners and porters and 10 posts for social workers.
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