Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Psychiatric and Medical Services) (Lentegeur Hospital) at SADOCS

• Ability to apply the necessary skills, knowledge and aptitude as a medical officer when rendering services to mental health care users with mental health conditions at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital. Ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team with good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills. Good communication skills (verbal and written) Computer literacy in MS office and report writing skills. Ability to provide holistic patient-centred care of patients with mental health conditions as well as those with medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the 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 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 a Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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.
• Provision of quality comprehensive and holistic medical care to patients at Lentegeur Psychiatric following a patient-centred approach. Clinical Administration and Medico-Legal matters. Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance. General administration. Professional development and training.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner.
• Willingness to work shifts and after hour duties. Willingness to participate in the Commuted Overtime system at Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital. Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
• 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: 2026/02/06