Sessional Medical Doctor – Emergency Centre

Medical Resources Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,240,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Resources Group (MRG) is recruiting experienced Medical Doctors for sessional opportunities within private Emergency Centres in the West Rand and surrounding areas.

We are looking for doctors who are confident working in a fast-paced Emergency Centre environment and who can provide safe, professional and efficient patient care across day, night and weekend shifts.

This sessional role offers flexible shifts, credentialing support and ongoing placement coordination through the MRG network.

Qualifications

• MBChB / MBBCh or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner – Independent Practice.
• Valid professional indemnity / malpractice insurance with appropriate Emergency Centre / A&E cover.
• Current or valid recognised emergency medicine certifications, including ATLS or EMATT, ACLS or ACLS(EP), PALS, PALS(EP) or APLS.
• Good clinical judgement and ability to work independently within an Emergency Centre environment.
• Strong communication and patient-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Centre.
• Provide emergency medical treatment in accordance with current clinical standards and HPCSA requirements.
• Manage acute and potentially life-threatening medical and trauma cases.
• Participate in emergency resuscitations when required.
• Stabilise and appropriately refer or admit patients where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, specialists and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to facility policies, clinical protocols and infection-control requirements.
• Maintain all required professional registrations, indemnity cover and emergency course certification.
• Participate in clinical governance, peer review or facility requirements where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Independent work

Clinical judgement

Education

MBChB / MBBCh or equivalent recognised medical qualification

HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner – Independent Practice

Job description

Sessional Medical Doctor – Emergency Centre

Location: West Rand, Gauteng
Placement Type: Sessional / Flexible Shifts
Industry: Private Emergency Care

Position Overview

Medical Resources Group (MRG) is recruiting experienced Medical Doctors for sessional opportunities within private Emergency Centres in the West Rand and surrounding areas.

We are looking for doctors who are confident working in a fast-paced Emergency Centre environment and who can provide safe, professional and efficient patient care across day, night and weekend shifts.

Key Qualifications

MBChB / MBBCh or equivalent recognised medical qualification

Current HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner – Independent Practice

Valid professional indemnity / malpractice insurance with appropriate Emergency Centre / A&E cover

Current or valid recognised emergency medicine certifications, including:

ATLS or EMATT

ACLS or ACLS(EP)

PALS, PALS(EP) or APLS

Good clinical judgement and ability to work independently within an Emergency Centre environment

Strong communication and patient-management skills

CareOn Credentialing

Existing CareOn credentials will be an advantage.

Doctors who are not yet credentialed may be required to complete the applicable CareOn credentialing and facility onboarding requirements before being allocated sessions, depending on the healthcare facility.

Advantageous Qualifications & Skills

Dip PEC(SA)

Ultrasound Level 1

Additional emergency medicine training

Experience with private hospital Emergency Centre systems and protocols

Computer literacy and electronic patient record systems

Key Responsibilities

The successful doctor will be expected to:

Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Centre

Provide emergency medical treatment in accordance with current clinical standards and HPCSA requirements

Manage acute and potentially life-threatening medical and trauma cases

Participate in emergency resuscitations when required

Stabilise and appropriately refer or admit patients where necessary

Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation

Work collaboratively with nursing staff, specialists and other healthcare professionals

Adhere to facility policies, clinical protocols and infection-control requirements

Maintain all required professional registrations, indemnity cover and emergency course certification

Participate in clinical governance, peer review or facility requirements where applicable

Session Availability

Opportunities may include:

Day shifts

Night shifts

Public holiday shifts

Regular recurring sessions

Ad hoc sessional availability

Doctors may indicate their preferred availability and the number of sessions they are able to assist with.

Why Register with Medical Resources Group?

MRG provides medical professionals with access to sessional and permanent opportunities across our healthcare client network.

We assist with:

Matching your availability with suitable Emergency Centre sessions

Credential and compliance administration

Facility onboarding requirements

Ongoing placement coordination and support

Access to additional medical career opportunities through the MRG network