MEDICAL OFFICER - CRITICAL CARE

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Critical Care Medical Officer to manage patients in the intensive care unit. The ideal candidate must be registered with the HPCSA and have a keen interest in caring for acutely ill patients. Participation in an academic program and research activities is also expected. Note: This role includes after-hours work and requires flexibility in shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• ATLS or ACLS certification is recommended.
• Previous Critical Care experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient management within the intensive care/High Care Unit.
• Participate in the critical care academic program.
• Contribute to departmental research activities.

Skills

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner

Keen interest in caring for acutely ill patients

ATLS or ACLS recommended

Critical Care experience

Job description

Requirements

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Keen interest in the caring of acutely ill patients. ATLS or ACLS would be recommended. Previous exposure to Critical Care experience is advantageous.

Duties

• This will include after-hours work (weekends and weekdays). The Critical Care Medical Officer functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary critical care team that manages High Care and Critical Care Unit patients. Patient management and full-time clinical service provision within the intensive care / High Care Unit. Participation in the critical care academic program. Participation in departmental research activities.

Notes

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University
• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail].
• Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 10-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?

Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner and have a current HPCSA registration for 2025/26?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.