MEDICAL OFFICER - ORTHOPAEDICS

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

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks qualified Medical Practitioners for joint appointments in Orthopaedics. Responsibilities include patient care, teaching, and research. Applicants must have an MBChB and HPCSA registration. Apply online by the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Medical Officer Grade 1: no experience; Grade 2: 5 years; Grade 3: 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Render clinical services in the Orthopaedic department.
• Daily care and management of Orthopaedic patients.
• Teach undergraduate students and complete a research project.

Skills

Medical Practitioner

Clinical Services

Teaching

Research

Education

MBChB qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Requirements :

• Grade 12. MBChB qualification. Registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Proof of current registration. Medical Officer Grade 1: no experience. Medical Officer Grade 2: 5-years’ experience. Medical Officer Grade 3: 10-years’ experience.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering clinical services in the Orthopaedic department, including after-hours work (weekdays and weekends). Responsibilities include daily care and management of Orthopaedic patients under supervision of a consultant, teaching undergraduate students, and completing a research project as required by the HPCSA for registration.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, and Sefako Makgatho University. Applications must be submitted online via the E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance, contact [e-mail]. Applications should include a fully completed and signed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants must complete all relevant parts of the form and include proof of registration if applicable. Applications without the Z83 and a detailed CV will be disqualified. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents. All personnel suitability checks will be conducted prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from 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 current registration for 2025/26?

Notes :

• Due to expected high volume of applications, acknowledgments will not be sent. If no response is received within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.