MEDICAL REGISTRAR - FAMILY MEDICINE

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks a Medical Registrar responsible for providing clinical services at Primary Health facilities. Candidates must have completed their Post Community Service and be registered with HPCSA for 2025/26. The role involves supervising students and participating in departmental audits and research.

Qualifications

• No experience required after registration as a Medical Registrar.
• Must have completed Post Community Service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for rendering clinical services at Primary Health facilities.
• Supervision of undergraduate MBChB students and participation in departmental activities.

Skills

Family Medicine

Education

Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification

Job description

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration as an independent Practitioner. No experience required after registration as a Medical Registrar. Must have completed Post Community Service. Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26. The successful candidates will be rotated between institutions. The following will be added advantages: Work experience in the field of Family Medicine; CMSA part 1 examinations; auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Family Medicine.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering clinical services at Primary Health facilities in line with the specific training curriculum of the Family medicine department. This includes assessment and treatment of patients, supervision of undergraduate MBChB students, and participation in departmental activities related to teaching and research. They will also participate in departmental audits and report writing. The Registrar will rotate across various hospital complexes, community health centers, and clinics as part of outreach programs aligned with the departmental curriculum. Additional responsibilities include administrative duties and performing any other functions as required by Clinical Facility Managers. The candidate must be willing to work longer hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure continuous patient care.

Notes :

• These positions are joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, and Sefako Makgatho University. No payment is required for application. The Department reserves the right not to fill the positions. Applications must be submitted online via http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or email applications are accepted. For assistance, email [e-mail]. Applications must include a signed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za, fully completed in Parts A, C, and D. Applicants should indicate the post reference number. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents. All background checks (criminal, citizenship, qualification verification, etc.) will be conducted prior to appointment. Foreign qualifications require evaluation by SAQA. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Overtime is not mandatory but may be required based on operational needs.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

Criteria Questions :

1. Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?

2. Are you registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner with a current registration for 2025/26?

Notes :

• Due to high application volume, acknowledgments may not be sent. If no response is received within 3 months, consider the application unsuccessful.