Medical Doctor

Highway Hospice; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospice in Durban is looking for an experienced Medical Doctor to lead the clinical operations and restart an in-patient unit. You will be responsible for providing direct medical care, ensuring compliance with clinical standards, and mentoring staff in palliative care. The ideal candidate holds an MBChB and has strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance vital palliative care services.

Qualifications

• Experienced and knowledgeable in palliative care.
• HPCSA Registration required.
• Valid driver’s licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical setup and operational restart of the in-patient unit.
• Maintain medical and pharmaceutical cover within the organisation.
• Provide direct medical care to patients.

Skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Good computer skills

Networking, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent MD

Palliative care qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Medical Indemnity

Dispensing licence (advantageous)

Job description

VACANCY FOR MEDICAL DOCTOR AT HIGHWAY HOSPICE

The Highway Hospice in Durban seeks to appoint a Medical Doctor who is experienced and knowledgeable in palliative care. The main purpose of the Medical Doctor will be to spearhead the clinical leadership of the re-opening in-patient unit and the medical team. This dedicated incumbent will be responsible for networking and promoting Highway Hospice. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in enhancing a much-needed, famous palliative care service in Durban.

Requirements

• Hold an MBChB (or equivalent MD)
• Experience and training related to palliative care
• Leadership and organisational skills and decision-making abilities
• HPCSA Registration
• PCNS (BHF) number would be preferred
• Medical Indemnity
• Good computer skills
• Must have good networking, communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to assist with Palliative Medicine Training and Education
• Valid driver’s licence

Advantageous

• Palliative care qualification
• Experience with healthcare service development or unit start-up
• Dispensing licence would be a recommendation

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical setup and operational restart of the in-patient unit.
• Co-ordinate and maintain medical and pharmaceutical cover within the organisation and assist with Palliative Medicine Training.
• Ensure the unit complies with all relevant regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with management, nursing, and support teams to develop protocols, care pathways, and multidisciplinary team structures, whilst ensuring that all policies and procedures are kept updated according to COHSASA Standards.
• Provide direct medical care to patients, including pain and symptom management by consulting with patients and families – onsite / telephonically / home visits.
• Attend the weekly IDT meeting.
• Meet with the Head of Nursing, providing professional mentorship and guidance.
• Record-keeping related to patient care / statistics.
• Train and mentor staff in palliative care principles and best practices.

To apply, please email the below documents [e-mail] the 16th December 2025.

• Motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirement of the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by the 31st December 2025, your application has been unsuccessful.