Geriatric Medical Officer for Retirement Villages

Faircape Health; Somerset West; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Clinical independence

Varied clinical exposure

Multidisciplinary support

Meaningful patient relationships

Career growth opportunities

ISP packages discount

Job summary

Faircape Health Institute in Somerset West is seeking a Medical Officer to provide medical care across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor retirement villages. You will work with nursing and allied teams to deliver continuous patient care in a varied clinical environment.

The role focuses on independent consultations, chronic disease management and age-related care, with strong emphasis on relationship-building with residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage long-term care plans and follow-ups.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary healthcare consultations and patient reviews.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
• Manage long-term care needs and advanced age-related cases.
• Provide preventive care and wellness advice.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate follow-ups, referrals, and care teams.
• Document clinical records accurately.
• Offer occasional subacute care support.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent consultations

Patient communication

Care planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

geriatrics experience

Education

MBChB

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Faircape Health Institute in Somerset West is seeking a Medical Officer to provide medical care across Heritage Manor and Bridgewater Manor retirement villages. You will work with nursing and allied teams to deliver continuous patient care in a varied clinical environment.

The role focuses on independent consultations, chronic disease management and age-related care, with strong emphasis on relationship-building with residents and their families.