Doctor - Retirement Village

Faircape Health; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Growth opportunities

Multidisciplinary team exposure

Job summary

Faircape Health Institute and Faircape Life seek a compassionate Medical Officer - Geriatric & Primary Care to deliver medical care for long-term healthcare patients and residents in Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor, Somerset West.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, continuity of care, and multidisciplinary planning while providing preventive and chronic disease management in a retirement village setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified MBChB with current HPCSA registration.
• Post-community service experience in primary healthcare or geriatrics preferred.
• Short courses in geriatrics or elderly care are advantageous.
• Palliative care training or certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical consultations and manage long-term care residents.
• Coordinate clinic sessions across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor.
• Provide proactive medical oversight and care planning for aging patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliant clinical coding/billing.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Independence

Time management

Professionalism

Compassionate care

Education

MBChB

BLS/ACLS

Geriatric Medicine courses

Palliative Care training

Job description

At Faircape Health Institute and Faircape Life, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services within our luxury retirement villages and healthcare environments. Our focus is on promoting quality of life, continuity of care, and clinical excellence through well-supported multidisciplinary teams and holistic resident care.

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically confident, and service-driven Medical Officer - Geriatric & Primary Care Services to join our team, working across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West. The role will provide medical care to long-term healthcare patients as well as residents living independently within our retirement villages.

This position is ideal for a doctor who enjoys building long-term relationships with patients, residents and their families, providing continuity of care and managing a broad range of healthcare needs associated with ageing.

Rather than a traditional high-volume practice environment, this role provides the opportunity to get to know your patients and residents, follow their healthcare journey over time, and provide proactive medical support as their needs change.

You will be exposed to a broad range of healthcare needs, including geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, primary care and multidisciplinary care planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, care teams and village management across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor to ensure our long-term patients and village residents receive proactive, holistic and high-quality medical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medical consultations and ongoing clinical management of long-term healthcare patients and retirement village residents
• Run and manage scheduled consultation and clinic sessions across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor
• Independently manage and coordinate patient and resident consultations, reviews and follow-ups within the facility environment
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions across the long-term healthcare and retirement village environments
• Provide ongoing medical oversight and clinical support for long-term healthcare patients, including changes in condition and evolving care needs
• Provide preventative healthcare and wellness-focused interventions
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and clinical discussions for long-term healthcare patients
• Ensure accurate clinical coding and billing practices are applied for all services rendered
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date clinical documentation
• Collaborate closely with nursing teams, allied healthcare professionals, care teams and village management
• Support continuity of care and ensure appropriate referrals where required
• Assist with family communication and care planning discussions when necessary
• Ensure ethical, patient-centred and evidence-based clinical practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Short courses in Geriatric Medicine or Elderly Care - advantageous
• Palliative Care training or certification - advantageous

Experience and Requirements

• Proven experience post-community service
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Previous experience in primary healthcare, family medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation or long-term care advantageous
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments advantageous
• Exposure to retirement village, frail care, long-term healthcare or elderly patient care would be beneficial

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently within a structured healthcare environment
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple patients, scheduled consultations, follow-ups and continuity of care effectively
• High level of professionalism, clinical accountability and attention to detail
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
• Genuine interest in working with older adults and developing long-term patient relationships

Why Join Us?

At Faircape Group, we value our medical professionals and offer:

• Above-market-related salaries - we pay for excellence
• Quarterly performance bonuses - rewarding your impact and results
• Discounted ISP packages - stay connected at home for less
• Real growth opportunities within a stable, expanding group
• Exposure to a collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• The opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients and residents
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and patients every day

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport essential
• Willingness to travel between Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor when operationally required
• Clear criminal and credit record
• Two written references from your most recent employer

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08h00 - 17h00 with 2 weekend days per month

The primary focus of this position will be providing medical care to long-term healthcare patients and retirement village residents across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor. The successful candidate will also be required to assist within the Subacute environment for approximately two weekend days per month. Occasional additional Subacute locum assistance may be required from time to time, depending on operational requirements.

To learn more about Faircape, visit Faircape Group.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.