Medical Officer Grade 3: Internal Medicine

About

Provides medical officer duties in Internal Medicine at Witbank Hospital. Requires MBChB, HPCSA registration for independent practice and Grade 3 experience requirements. Salary: R1 375 245 - R1 713 534 per annum Reference: MPDOH/NOV/26/1688 Duty station: Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)

How to apply

Apply online through the Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za. Submit a completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae separately for every post; clearly state the full post description and relevant Post Reference Number. Only online applications will be accepted.

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.

Qualifications

• MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice).
• 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.
• Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as recommendation.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• A minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council 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.