Medical Officer Grade 1

What you will need

• MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice).
• NB: The appointed Medical Officer must be able to work shifts.
• A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains.
• The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary.
• Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain.
• Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department.
• Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine.
• Ability to deal with all medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of ethical medical practice.
• Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.

Experience

Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.

Professional registration

MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice). Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees.

Skills and competencies

• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.

Key responsibilities

• To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
• Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in academic and training programmes.
• Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development.
• Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

• Application method: Online
• Enquiries: Ms. Glory Mokone
• Telephone: (013) 766 3340, (013) 766 3103, (013) 766 3351, (013) 766 3087, (013) 766 3018