Health Dept to start registration process for medical internships
The Department of Health will next week start the verification and registration process for the medical internship and community service intake for January 2023.
In a statement, department said the online application processes will be open for two weeks, with the verification process running concurrently.
"The system will officially open next week, on Tuesday 13 September and close at midnight of 25 September 2022, for the application process by eligible applicants who meet the minimum requirements in line with the Public Service and the Professional Council prescripts."
Spokesperson Foster Mohale says that priority will be given to qualifying citizens.
"More posts are allocated to rural and underserved areas in line with the philosophy of National Health Insurance, therefore, applicants are encouraged to take up those positions where they are allocated to serve the people of South Africa.
"Priority will be given to qualifying South African citizens, followed by permanent residents and lastly foreign nationals who wish to pursue their career in South Africa. Students who studied abroad should first meet the requirements of the Professional Councils such as Health Professions Council of South Africa, South African Nursing Council, and South African Pharmacy Council."
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