Medical Officer: Grade 1 to 3 (Neonatology) (Groote Schuur Hospital) at SADOCS

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Good governance principles and documentation practices. Commitment to providing empathetic, holistic care and advocating for patients. Capability to handle a demanding clinical workload with effective time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and their families. Post community service experience in General Paediatrics or Neonatology.
• Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Provide comprehensive medical care to neonates, including managing acute neonatal emergencies, performing resuscitation and stabilisation procedures, and treating neonates with chronic and complex medical conditions under supervision.
• Actively participate in daily ward rounds, collaborating with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute plans under supervision.
• Supervise and provide guidance to junior medical staff and medical students, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge in neonatology.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimising patient outcomes and advancing best practices within the neonatal unit. Communicate effectively with patients’ families, offering support, information, and empathy during critical times.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 1: R 1,001,349 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,142,553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,322,352 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs

Closing date: 2026/01/30