Paediatric Surgery Medical Officer - Clinical & Academic

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,041,000 - 1,375,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Pretoria seeks a Medical Officer in Paediatric Surgery to join Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The role involves clinical work in wards, outpatient departments and theatres, with overtime and weekend duties as required.

Essential is MBChB with HPCSA Independent Practice registration; one year paediatric surgery experience is preferred, and CMSA Surgical Primary exams (SA) are advantageous. The posting notes annual salary packages across grades 1–3 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as an Independent Practitioner (Medical Practitioner) is required.
• MBChB degree with current HPCSA registration from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
• One year of paediatric surgery unit experience; CMSA Surgical Primary exams FCS (SA) adds advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work as a medical officer in the paediatric surgery unit at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
• Perform clinical duties in wards, outpatient, and theatre, with overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Engage in academic activities; research experience is an advantage.

Skills

Paediatric Surgery experience

HPCSA Independent PracticeRegistration

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Job description

Department of Health in Pretoria seeks a Medical Officer in Paediatric Surgery to join Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The role involves clinical work in wards, outpatient departments and theatres, with overtime and weekend duties as required.

Essential is MBChB with HPCSA Independent Practice registration; one year paediatric surgery experience is preferred, and CMSA Surgical Primary exams (SA) are advantageous. The posting notes annual salary packages across grades 1–3 plus benefits.