Medical Officer: Accident & Emergency - Sessional at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent and MBChB/MBBCh degree or equivalent medical qualification that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Relevant Accident & Emergency/Emergency Medicine experience will be an added advantage. ACLS, ATLS and/or PALS training/certification will be an added advantage.
• Sound clinical judgement, communication, teamwork and ability to work effectively under pressure. Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Inherent requirement of the post: Participation in the hospital's after-hours call system is compulsory.

Duties :

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care, including assessment, investigation, diagnosis, resuscitation, stabilisation, treatment and appropriate referral of adult and paediatric patients.
• Manage medical, surgical and trauma emergencies and perform relevant procedures within the scope of practice. Participate in multidisciplinary patient management and ensure effective patient flow and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete medico-legal documentation timeously. Participate in clinical governance activities, including morbidity and mortality meetings, clinical audits, adverse-event and near-miss reviews, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, clinical guidelines and health establishment norms and standards. Promote appropriate and cost-effective use of healthcare resources. Participate in teaching, training and departmental activities and perform other reasonable duties delegated by the Head of Department or Hospital Management.

Closing Date : 24-09-2026