District Health Clinical Manager

SAdocs; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,332,000 - 1,628,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Department of Health in Mossel Bay invites applications for a Medical Officer post, requiring HPCSA registration and at least 3 years of post-registration experience. The role involves quality clinical and medico-legal patient care, supervision and mentoring of staff, and efficient administration of clinical matters.

Willingness to travel across the district and work after-hours is required, with a commuted overtime contract. Closing date is 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Post-registration experience of at least 3 years as Medical Officer.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the district.
• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality clinical, non-clinical and medico-legal patient care as required by Department of Health programmes.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff and auxiliary staff; support knowledge transfer.
• Ensure efficient administration for clinical and medico-legal matters.
• Provide leadership towards strategic goals of the division; ensure cost-efficient service in laboratory, blood, medicines, and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Health facility management

Willingness to travel

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner

Job description

Western Cape Department of Health in Mossel Bay invites applications for a Medical Officer post, requiring HPCSA registration and at least 3 years of post-registration experience. The role involves quality clinical and medico-legal patient care, supervision and mentoring of staff, and efficient administration of clinical matters.

Willingness to travel across the district and work after-hours is required, with a commuted overtime contract. Closing date is 16 November 2026.