Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Family & Emergency Medicine) (2 posts) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Ensure an efficient and cost-effective clinical service of high quality with a patient centered focus and addressing the burden of disease in Rural East in the Western Cape. Ensure compliance by means of maintaining high quality clinical records. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters and Code of Conduct.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Competent and willing to work across disciplines if required.

Closing date: 2026/02/06 17:00:00