Medical Officer I: Hands-on Care & Teaching

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Johannesburg invites applications for a Medical Practitioner post. The incumbent will interview, diagnose and oversee patient care while supervising junior doctors.

The role requires current HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner and as Independent Medical Practitioner, with registration valid for 2026/2027. No experience is required; post-community service eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• HPCSA registration as Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Current HPCSA registration for 2026/2027. Post Community Service.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee treatment of patients.
• Supervise junior doctors (students, interns, community service doctors).
• Attend mortality, near-miss and other relevant meetings; complete medico-legal documents timely.
• Improve quality of care by implementing appropriate clinical standards.
• Reduce medical litigation through strong clinical ethos and documentation.
• Participate in teaching, research and multidisciplinary patient management.
• Perform practical procedures relevant to patient care and ensure proper administration and record-keeping.
• Willing to work overtime for continuous patient care (nights, weekends, holidays).

Skills

Clinical interview

Diagnose patient

Supervise junior doctors

Medico-legal documentation

Quality of care

Teaching and research

Record keeping

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner

HPCSA registration as Independent Medical Practitioner

Post Community Service registration

Job description

The Department of Health in Johannesburg invites applications for a Medical Practitioner post. The incumbent will interview, diagnose and oversee patient care while supervising junior doctors.

The role requires current HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner and as Independent Medical Practitioner, with registration valid for 2026/2027. No experience is required; post-community service eligibility applies.