Medical Officer — Emergency Medicine & Teaching Lead

Department of Health; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Medical Officer with MBChB and active HPCSA registration to lead clinical care and supervise junior doctors. The role includes teaching, research participation, and adherence to national standards.

ACLS/ATLS and related postgraduate diplomas are advantageous, with compulsory community service completed. The incumbent will interview, diagnose, and oversee patient treatment, attend relevant meetings, and ensure comprehensive documentation and quality

Qualifications

• MBChB qualification enabling HPCSA registration.
• Current HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practitioner).
• ACLS/ATLS or related postgraduate diplomas are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interview, diagnose and oversee treatment of patients.
• Supervise junior doctors and students.
• Attend morbidity and mortality and patient safety meetings, complete medico-legal documentation promptly.
• Improve quality of care and uphold clinical standards and ethics.
• Participate in teaching, research and multidisciplinary patient management.

Skills

ACLS

ATLS

HIV/AIDS diploma

Emergency medicine diploma

Education

MBChB

HPCSA registration

Job description

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Medical Officer with MBChB and active HPCSA registration to lead clinical care and supervise junior doctors. The role includes teaching, research participation, and adherence to national standards.

ACLS/ATLS and related postgraduate diplomas are advantageous, with compulsory community service completed. The incumbent will interview, diagnose, and oversee patient treatment, attend relevant meetings, and ensure comprehensive documentation and quality