Medical Officer Grade 1 –3 (6 Posts) -OR Tambo District, Mthatha Regional Hospital

Eastern Cape Department of Health; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Mthatha is seeking Medical Officers (Grade 1-3). Responsibilities include providing quality patient care, overseeing emergencies, and training medical students. Candidates must hold registration with the HPCSA and meet experience requirements specific to their grade level. The position is critical for patient health services in the region and includes after-hours duties.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient-centered care for all patients.
• Examine, investigate, diagnose and oversee treatment in the emergency department.
• Provide after-hours services for emergencies.
• Train and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
• Participate in case presentations and departmental meetings.

Skills

Quality patient-centered care

Emergency patient examination and diagnosis

Training and supervision

Education

Qualification allowing registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner

Job description

Job Title

Medical Officer Grade 1 –3 (6 Posts) – OR Tambo District, Mthatha Regional Hospital

Job Location

Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Deadline

November 28, 2025

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer.
• Grade 1 : No Experience required.
• Grade 2 : Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration.
• Grade 3 : Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration.

Duties

• Provision of quality patient‑centred care for all patients.
• Examine, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients in the emergency department.
• Provision of after‑hours services to care for emergencies presenting to the institution.
• Training and supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical students.
• Participation in activities within the discipline, including case presentations, unit rounds presentations, journal club and other departmental meetings.
• Render applicable administration functions.
• Attend to meetings, workshops and training courses as directed by the Head of Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Observe and comply with all departmental policies and guidelines regulating employment relationships and clinical functioning.
• The incumbent must also be prepared to train, develop and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate junior doctors.