Medical Officer Grade 1-3 REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/28 at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent).
•  Grade 1: No experience required. 
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. 
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services.
• Attendance of relevant administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards.
• Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services. Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers.
• Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.