Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Surgery) (sessional) (Mitchells Plain District Hospital) at SADOCS

• A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a large district level hospital. Ability to work in a team and all levels of staff.
• Must be able to perform amputations and minor surgical procedures safely and without surgical supervision. Candidates must be able to perform basic diagnostic upper endoscopy.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
• Clinical management of all acute and non-acute surgical and trauma emergencies at a busy district level hospital. Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients while awaiting transfer to tertiary level care.
• Supervision and teaching of students and interns. Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work.
• Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department. Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment.
• 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.
• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 1: R 482 per hour; Grade 2: R 550 per hour; Grade 3: R 636 per hour A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.

Closing date: 2026/03/06