2211-Generalist Medical Practitioners

Job Title: 

Generalist Medical Practitioners

Job Description: 

Generalist medical practitioners diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments and maintain general health in humans through application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They do not limit their practice to certain disease categories or methods of treatment, and may assume responsibility for the provision of continuing and comprehensive medical care to individuals families and communities.

Tasks: 

Advising individuals, families and communities on health, nutrition and lifestyle which aid prevention or treatment of disease and disorders

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

906 - Medicine

Specific Occupations: 

221101 - General Medical Practitioner
Description : Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Doctor, General Practitioner (GP), Medical Practitioner, Physician, Primary Health Care Physician, Sports Medicine Practitioner, Sports Physician

221102 - Resident Medical Officer
Description : Diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries under the supervision of specialists or senior general practitioners.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Medical Intern

221103 - Public Health Physician
Description : Plans and administers preventative health care research programs in hospitals, clinics, or other public medical facilities.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

Additional Notes: 

NOTE: A university-level degree in basic medical education plus postgraduate clinical training or equivalent is required. This Unit group includes ?general practice? and 'family medicine' as well as medical interns who have completed their university education in basic medical education.

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa