Current Medical Positions at SADOCS

REQUIREMENTS :

• Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (MEDICAL); Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner; Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at closing date of this advert; Valid driver’s license; Relevant Discipline Specific
• Minimum Requirements below (depending on the Discipline): Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care: Minimum 12 months full-time experience in Anesthesia post-Community Service and DA (SA) (or equivalent) and FCA Part 1 examination (or equivalent).
• Cardiothoracic Surgery: FCS Primary Exams and ATLS Course. Family Medicine: Minimum 6 months’ full-time experience in Family Medicine.
• General Surgery: 12 months experience in the Discipline (incl. Emergency Department or other surgical disciplines i.e. ENT, Urology, Orthopedics) and FCS(SA) Primary exam and ATLS Internal Medicine: Minimum 12 months experience in Internal Medicine and FCP Part I or Diploma in Internal Medicine and At least 3 months experience in the Discipline in a District or Regional Hospital (post-community service) Neurosurgery: Minimum 6 months experience in Discipline and Primary exams. Obstetrics & Gynecology: Minimum 12 months experience in the Discipline at a Regional Hospital or at a hospital with a busy maternity unit (at least 300 deliveries per month) and FCOG Part I.
• Occupational Medicine: Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH) or equivalent and 12 months Occupational Health experience, or experience in Worker’s Health.Ophthalmology: Minimum 6 months experience in Ophthalmology and FC Ophthalmology (SA)
• Part I Paediatrics & Child Health: Minimum 6 months experience in the Discipline in a Regional hospital and FC Paeds Part I or Diploma in Child Health. Pathology (Forensic Medicine): Nil Psychiatry: Minimum 6 months experience in the Discipline and either FC Psych I or Diploma in Mental Health (or equivalent).Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.

DUTIES :

• Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc., management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates, provision of after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor, Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field.

CLOSING DATE : 20 April 2026

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Requirements :

• The successful candidate should be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• A Diploma in Anaesthesia is required.
• The successful candidates will be expected to rotate through all our training hospitals.
• The following will be added advantages: Work experience in the field of Anaesthesiology.; CMSA part 1 examinations; auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Anaesthesiology.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete the FCA Part 1 examination, if not already completed, the MMed (Anaesthesiology) dissertation, and the FCA Part 2 examination as part of their accreditation to qualify as a specialist by the HPCSA.

Duties :

• The expected activities will include perioperative patient management. The successful applicant will have to perform after-hours work and rotate through other departments, including Critical Care.
• The registrar will also be expected to participate in the department’s academic program, participate in any research activities and maintain a portfolio of learning.

Closing Date : 03-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. MBCHB / A qualification in Health Science- plus, current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecologist. HPCSA current registration (2026/2027)
• Grade 1- Not applicable, registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecologist.
• Grade 2- 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Grade 3- 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: sound clinical knowledge and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology surgical skills. Colposcopy skills. Possess adequate skills to be able to carry out minimally invasive surgery in Gynaecology.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Information Management and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations and Policies. Knowledge of Medical Ethics, knowledge of budget control, epidemiology and statistics.

Duties :

• Participate in delivery of 24-hour in and outpatients obstetrics & gynaecology services within the Pholosong Regional Hospital. Participate in the delivery, supervision and support of obstetrics & gynecology services with Pholosong Regional Hospital and its feeder clinics.
• Participate in the development and ongoing provision of under – and post graduate teaching of obstetrics & gynaecology in Pholosong Regional Hospital.
• Assist the Head of Department by providing administrative assistance and in the development of clinical protocols, and its implementations. Assist the Head of Department by providing administrative assistance and in development of evaluation and progress reporting.
• Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department. Conduct self-directed study to acquire knowledge and skills

Closing Date : 10-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Anaesthetics). Registration certificate with HPCSA, plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.
• HPCSA current registration (2026/2027) annual registration card). Knowledge, Competencies: Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels.
• Publication record will be an added advantage. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof

Duties :

• Effective overall management of critical care and anaesthetic services. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by development and implementation of guidelines, providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment.
• Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 10-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Appropriate qualification (Specialist in General Surgery or related sub-specialty). Registration certificate with HPCSA, plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
• HPCSA current registration (2026/2027) (annual registration card). Knowledge, Competencies: Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; surgical skill; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels. Publication record will be an added advantage.
• Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics.
• Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties :

• Effective overall management of the surgical unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment.
• Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 10-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or related sub-specialty). Registration certificate with HPCSA, plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. HPCSA current registration (2026/2027) (annual registration card).
• Knowledge, Competencies: Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; surgical skill; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels.
• Publication record will be an added advantage. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties :

• Effective overall management of the surgical unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment.
• Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 10-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Work experience in Internal Medicine Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 (five) year’s appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 (ten) year’s appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Diploma in Internal Medicine will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the clinical assessment, history taking, and physical examination of general medical patients. Execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans.
• Assessment and management of medical emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record-keeping including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Participation in ward /departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students and junior officials.
• Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism and punctuality. Work within the multi-disciplinary team. Report directly to the Clinical Manager. Available to take part in commuted overtime covering the wards and the A&E department on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Attendance of relevant departmental meetings like morbidity and mortality, near miss and completing medico-legal documents timeously. Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care.
• Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos and conflict management. Implement and monitor adherence to Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.

Closing Date : 10-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and MBChB or equivalent certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for Independent Practice (Medical Practitioner).
• Medical Officer Grade 1 no experience after registration with HPCSA, Medical Officer
• Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA and
• Medical Officer Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution capacity and good interpersonal skills.
• The successful candidate must be able to work independently and in a high pressure environment. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is valuable. Having passed FCS Neurosurgery Primaries is an added advantage.

Duties :

• Medical Officers will inter alia be responsible for rendering services, assessment and treatment of patients, related administration and participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching, participating in departmental audit activities, preparing and writing reports.

Closing Date : 17-04-2026

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Requirements :

• A medical MBBCh or equivalent degree with an appropriate qualification in psychiatry (FC Psych (SA), MMed (Psych) or equivalent qualification recognised by the HPCSA), which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as an independent specialist psychiatrist.
• Interest in personality disorders and experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) will be an added advantage. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry and child psychiatry.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to fulfil the required teaching and training requirements. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures about mental health care users. Adequate interpersonal skills as well as professional and ethical conduct always. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide a direct clinical service and manage a Adult psychiatric inpatient or outpatient unit. The provision of care, treatment, and rehabilitation to mental health care users within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002); involvement in other general psychiatry work as needed. Provide outreach services to District Health Services and District/ Regional hospitals.
• Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers and psychiatry registrars, as well as other personnel (e.g. nurses, etc.).
• To stimulate, assist with and conduct research relevant to the Gauteng Department of Health and Department of Psychiatry. To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities, if and when necessary.
• Administrative duties. Active participation in hospital management committees. To assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs, including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities. To liaise with external stakeholders when appropriate. To always maintain professional and ethical conduct.
• This post is a joint appointment with the Department of Psychiatry, University of the Witwatersrand. The incumbent will be expected to participate in the teaching program of the department and to provide training to a range of students and healthcare workers.

Closing Date : 17-04-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification which allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry, as well as a Diploma in Mental Health and/or an FC Psych, will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development, and execution of evidence-based and compassionate patient care plans.
• The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to the highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and report all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.
• Clinical and overtime duties are performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Witwatersrand.

Closing Date : 17-04-2026