Medical Doctor

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking NCHDs from South Africa to work in Ireland’s esteemed public hospitals. This role offers full support with IMC registration, relocation, and a structured path for career progression within various specialties. Candidates should hold a relevant medical degree and possess strong clinical and communication skills, with a commitment to teamwork and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

Full support with IMC registration

Visa and work permit guidance

Relocation support

Placement in public hospitals across Ireland

Opportunity to pursue specialist training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-internship clinical experience, preferably hospital-based.
• Proficiency in English through IELTS or OET (if applicable for IMC).
• Strong commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care under consultant supervision within assigned department.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical degree eligible for Irish Medical Council (IMC) registration

Job description

Job Title: NCHD (Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor) – Relocate to Ireland

Location: Hospitals Across Ireland (Various Specialties Available)

Salary: HSE Pay Scale – Based on Level and Experience

Are you a South African doctor looking to build your medical career in Ireland?

Medforce is recruiting NCHDs from South Africa across a range of specialties including Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Anaesthetics. Work in Ireland’s world-class public healthcare system, with structured career progression and full support for relocation and registration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical care under consultant supervision within your assigned department
• Participate in ward rounds, on-call rotas, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Order and interpret investigations, initiate treatment, and document care plans
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation
• Contribute to teaching, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Medical degree eligible for Irish Medical Council (IMC) registration
• Minimum of 1 year post-internship clinical experience (preferably hospital-based)
• IELTS or OET (if applicable for IMC registration)
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and teamwork
• Strong clinical and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Full support with Irish Medical Council (IMC) registration
• Visa/work permit guidance and relocation support
• Placement in public hospitals across Ireland (HSE)
• Transparent salary structure based on experience and grade
• Opportunity to pursue specialist training pathways

Interested in relocating to Ireland as an NCHD?

Send your updated CV to [e-mail] and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Not started your Irish Medical Council application yet?

Follow this link for more info on how to get started.