Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics) (2 posts) (Permanent position)

Reference No: MHS537/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Dr. M. Abrams, Tel (021) 918 1904

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 1 041 402 - R 1 121 241 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 188 255 - R 1 297 089 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 375 245 - R 1 713 534 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Experience

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 recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom 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 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 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.

Minimum educational qualification

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

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Ability to render high quality Anaesthesia service and appropriate experience in Anaesthesia at District level – including level 1 & 2 Obstetrics. Strong ethical principles, relevant clinical & counselling skills, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills and teaching & training skills at undergraduate and post graduate level. Excellent clinical expertise and clinical governance. Team ethos, good leadership, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid driver’s license; willingness and ability to travel. Full commuted overtime is mandatory.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

Note

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). Candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Clinical service delivery in Anaesthesia, including pre-operative assessments, general, regional & local anaesthesia, in-patient referrals for risk assessments and selected relevant procedural interventions in the wards and the Emergency Center. Clinical governance in the form of resource stewardship, accurate medical record keeping, morbidity & mortality reviews and case audits. Teaching & training activities, including supervision of junior doctors and participation in the hospital academic program. Systems input and participation within the Metro East Ecosystem: Contribution to improvement of internal systems within the Anaesthesia service – both within the hospital and the Metro East ecosystem. Participation in the wider functions of the Anaesthesia service within the hospital, both clinical and administrative, where reasonable and feasible.