MEDICAL OFFICER: ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY - SESSIONAL

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 547,000 - 912,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government's Pholosong Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Officer (Accident & Emergency) on a sessional basis to provide comprehensive emergency care for adults and paediatric patients.

The post requires MBChB/MBBCh and HPCSA registration, with ACLS/ATLS/PALS training as an advantage. After-hours call duties apply; salary rates vary by grade (80 hours/month).

Qualifications

• Must hold MBChB/MBBCh and be eligible for HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner.
• ACLS/ATLS/PALS training is an advantage.
• Participation in after-hours call system is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for adults and children.
• Assess, diagnose, resuscitate, stabilise and refer patients as needed.
• Manage medical, surgical and trauma emergencies and perform procedures within scope.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in clinical governance and quality initiatives.
• Contribute to teaching and departmental activities under Head of Department.

Skills

ACLS/ATLS/PALS

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

MBChB/MBBCh

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MEDICAL OFFICER: ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY - SESSIONAL

• Reference Number : REFS/056544
• Directorate : Medical
• Number of Posts : 4
• Package : Grade 1: R 501.00 p/h Grade 2: R 572.00 p/h Grade 3: R 662.00 p/h (80 hours per month)

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent and MBChB/MBBCh degree or equivalent medical qualification that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Relevant Accident & Emergency/Emergency Medicine experience will be an added advantage. ACLS, ATLS and/or PALS training/certification will be an added advantage. Sound clinical judgement, communication, teamwork and ability to work effectively under pressure. Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Inherent requirement of the post: Participation in the hospital's after-hours call system is compulsory.

Duties :

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care, including assessment, investigation, diagnosis, resuscitation, stabilisation, treatment and appropriate referral of adult and paediatric patients. Manage medical, surgical and trauma emergencies and perform relevant procedures within the scope of practice. Participate in multidisciplinary patient management and ensure effective patient flow and continuity of care. Maintain accurate clinical records and complete medico-legal documentation timeously. Participate in clinical governance activities, including morbidity and mortality meetings, clinical audits, adverse-event and near-miss reviews, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, clinical guidelines and health establishment norms and standards. Promote appropriate and cost-effective use of healthcare resources. Participate in teaching, training and departmental activities and perform other reasonable duties delegated by the Head of Department or Hospital Management.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 24-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a MBChB/MBBCh degree or equivalent medical qualification that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner?

Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pholosong Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims.

Pholosong Regional Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview.

Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only.

The employer reserves the right not to fill this post.