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INTERNSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMME (ICSP)

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About Internship and Community Service (ICSP)

The National Department of Health’s (Internship and Community Service Programme) ICSP Online System, is an online System that administers the application of health professions that are required by law to perform both medical internship and community service programs. There are only two Cycles per year (i.e. Mid-year Cycle and Annual Cycle).

The online System accommodates two Programmes:

  1. Medical Internship – Medical graduates (Doctors) are required to perform a two (2) year medical internship programme in accordance with Section 61 of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 and associated regulations relating to the registration and training of interns in medicine.
  2. Community Service – Legislation prescribes that certain health professional graduates (i.e Audiologist, Clinical Psychologist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiographer, Diagnostic Sonographer, Dietician, Environmental Health Practitioner, Medical Practitioner, Nuclear Medicine, Radiographer, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Professional Nurse, Radiotherapy, Speech and Audiology Therapist and Speech Therapist) are required to complete a one-year of remunerated community service at health establishments as approved by the Minister of Health prior to registering as independent practice by the Health Regulation Bodies. The purpose of this Policy is to ensure a better distribution of health professionals to under-serviced and rural areas. Thereby improve equitable access to primary health care services.

2024 Midyear Cycle Information

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

Dear Applicants:

  • Opening and closing dates:
    • The ICSP system will open for registration from Monday 29 April 2024 to 10 May 2024 (NB. Registration only)
    • All eligible applicants who qualify to assume duty from 1 July 2024 must apply for allocations through the ICSP Online System via the portal https://icsp-doh.org.za
    • Applicants who were allocated and assumed duty in the previous Cycles are not eligible to apply and will not be considered for allocation.
    • In accordance with the approved guidelines, South African Citizens and Permanent Residence will be prioritised for allocations.
    • Rules of Special Considerations do not apply during the Mid-Year Cycle
    • An allocation is not the equivalent of an offer of employment. No permanent or irreversible decisions should be made until a written offer of employment is received from the province or relevant Department
  • Communication with Applicants
    • In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, only applicants can communicate with the National Department regarding their allocations. No individuals acting on behalf of the applicant/s will be entertained.
  • Allocation Rules
    • Applicants who reject an allocation will only be re-allocated after all applicants have been allocated and if resources are still available. (i.e. go back in line).
    • Please follow the quick guide below to be able to register for the 2024 Midyear Cycle.

 

Quick guide: 2024 Midyear Registration Cycle

Quick guide: Steps to follow.

  1. Information on how to apply will be uploaded onto the website for applicants to follow. – http://www.health.gov.za/icsp.
    • Applicants must apply through ICSP Online System (No pre-registration or emails will be sent to applicants to apply.) https://icsp-doh.org.za
  2. Familiarize yourself with the process and timeframes. (Open and closing dates etc.)

When system open for application:

Step 1:  

  1. Click on the 24 Midyear Cycle link to go to the registration page or you can type the following URL in your web browser: https://icsp-doh.org.za/login
  2. If you already have an account, login using your email address and password.
  3. If you do not have an account, click on “Register for 2024 Midyear cycle.”
  4. Complete the form with your personal details and click “Register”!
  5. The system will send you an email to verify your email address, click on “verify” and login.
  6. Click “add Verification” and verify if all your details are correct and click ‘Next.”
  7. Complete all 5 steps of verification and upload documents if applicable.
  8. You can view and edit your details by clicking on “View.”
  9. This process is only to be registered on the ICSP Online System. Only when the system open for application then you will be allowed to apply for available position. (Details will be provided on how to apply and when the system open for application on the NDoH website and the ICSP Online System)

NB. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO ONLY ENGAGE WITH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM,THROUGH THE EMAIL ADDRESS: icsp@hai.co.za

Contact details

  • Every provincial department have a specific coordinator to assist with Internship and Community Services specifically.
  • Below is a link to view / download the contact details of all 9 provincial departments, South African Military Health Services (SAMHS) and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) coordinators.
  • No applicants are allowed to walk in at the National Department of Health, only by appointments will be acceptable.
  • Applicants can also send an email to  icsp@hai.co.za for any enquiries regarding allocations or other matters related to Internship and Community Services.
  •  ICSP Help desk – (012) 346 0700
  •  Lavani Maluleke – (012) 395 8685
  •  Happy Mathebula – (012) 395 8134
  •  Maria Sebyeng – (012) 395 8916

 

Provincial Coordinator Contact List

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