General Practitioner (GP) Locum Talent Pool

Discovery Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 461,000 - 738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum opportunities

Multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Improve healthcare outcomes

Job summary

Discovery Health Care Services (DHCS) is building a Locum General Practitioner Talent Pool to support on-site clinic networks across South Africa. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care, including acute and preventative services, across varied sites and durations.

Successful candidates will join a trusted network supporting Discovery's clinical excellence and delivery of high-quality patient care within corporate and primary healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration in good standing.
• BHFS registration (where applicable).
• Valid dispensing licence and permit (where applicable).
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a practicing General Practitioner.
• Experience in primary healthcare or corporate settings is advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and service.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build trust and strong patient relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Collaborative and patient-centred approach.
• Innovative mindset with commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations, assessments, examinations, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
• Prescribe and manage medication in accordance with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, allied health professionals, pathology, radiology and emergency services when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Deliver preventative healthcare, health promotion and wellness interventions, and minor procedures within primary care scope.
• Diagnose, monitor and manage chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, HIV and other prevalent diseases.
• Support patients with long-term treatment plans and disease management programmes.
• Review diagnostic and pathology results and adjust treatment plans where appropriate.
• Work with nursing and multidisciplinary teams; contribute to quality initiatives and governance.
• Assess and stabilize medical emergencies; facilitate escalation to higher care when needed.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered care

Strong communication

Independent work

Job description

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Business Unit: Discovery Health

Function: Clinical

Date: 31 Jul 2026

Discovery Health

Discovery Health Care Services (DHCS)

Join Our Network of Healthcare Professionals

At Discovery, our purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality healthcare solutions that improve access to care and create meaningful value for our members, clients, and communities

Discovery Health Care Services (DHCS) is building a Locum General Practitioner Talent Pool to support our expanding network of onsite healthcare clinics across South Africa. We invite suitably qualified and experienced General Practitioners to register their interest for future locum opportunities within our corporate and primary healthcare environments

About the Opportunity

As a Locum General Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services within Discovery's onsite clinic network. These assignments may vary in duration and location, offering flexibility while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare.

Successful candidates will be considered for locum placements as operational requirements arise and will become part of a trusted network of healthcare professionals supporting Discovery's commitment to clinical excellence

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct patient consultations, assessments, examinations, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
• Prescribe and manage medication in accordance with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, allied healthcare professionals, pathology, radiology and emergency services when required.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Deliver preventative healthcare, health promotion and wellness interventions. Perform minor clinical procedures within the scope of primary healthcare practice

Chronic Disease Management

• Diagnose, monitor and manage chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, HIV and other prevalent diseases.
• Support patients with long-term treatment plans and disease management programmes.
• Review diagnostic and pathology results and adjust treatment plans where appropriate

Preventative Health Services

• Conduct health risk assessments and preventative health screenings.
• Promote health awareness, wellness initiatives and lifestyle management programmes.
• Identify and manage communicable diseases in line with clinical guideline

Clinical Collaboration and Governance

• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide clinical support and guidance where required.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance and patient safety programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Discovery policies, clinical standards and applicable healthcare legislation

Emergency Care and Referrals

• Assess and stabilise medical emergencies within the clinic environment.
• Facilitate escalation and transfer to higher levels of care when necessary

Qualifications and registration

• Current HPCSA registration in good standing.
• BHF registration (where applicable)
• Valid dispensing licence and permit (where applicable).
• Professional indemnity insurance

Qualifications and registration

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a practicing General Practitioner.
• Experience in primary healthcare, or corporate healthcare settings will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and service excellence
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build trust and strong patient relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Collaborative and patient-centred approach.
• Innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Why join our Locum Talent Pool?

• Access to potential locum opportunities within Discovery's healthcare network.
• Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for Discovery members and client organisations.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.