MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1
Department of Health · Amajuba Memorial Hospital (Gert Sibande District) Themba Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- MPDOH/OCT/26/1647
- Salary band
- R 1 121 241
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health Location: Amajuba Memorial Hospital (Gert Sibande District) Themba Hospital (Ehlanzeni District) Salary: R1 041 402 - R1 121 241 per annum Requirements: MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice). NB: The appointed Medical Officer must be able to work shifts. A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management. Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary. Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain. Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department. Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship. Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine. Ability to deal with all medical emergencies. Knowledge of ethical medical practice. Duties: To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care. Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and training programmes. Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained. Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087, Ms. Samukelisiwe Mgwenya Tel No: (013) 766 3540 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
- ✓Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice)
- ✓NB: The appointed Medical Officer must be able to work shifts
- ✓A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans
- ✓Sound knowledge of medical ethics
- ✓Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline
- ✓Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies
- ✓Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management
- ✓Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice)
- ✓Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees
Key responsibilities
- •To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care
- •Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility
- •Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols
- •Participate in academic and training programmes
- •Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development
- •Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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