Medical Officer Grade1 to Grade 3 (Internal Medicine)(Sessional)(10 hours per week)(12-month contract) (Contract position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference Number	MHS516/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 501 per hour, Grade 2: R 572 per hour, Grade 3: R 662 per hour.
Centre / Location	Mitchells Plain District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: MHS516/2026

Employment Type: Contract

Enquiries: Dr T Crede, tel.no (021) 377-4391

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 501 per hour, Grade 2: R 572 per hour, Grade 3: R 662 per hour.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Be able to manage common medical conditions presenting to the Department for admission Be able to perform procedures such as IV lines, ICD, CVP insertion. Be able to perform resuscitation including cardioversion and ETT insertion. Be familiar with provincial and national treatment guidelines for common medical conditions Basic computer literacy skills. Communicate well with colleagues including arranging referrals to the tertiary centre.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Inherent requirements of the job

A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Completion of Fellowship of the College of Physicians of South Africa FCP (SA) part 2 exam.

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 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.

Minimum educational qualification

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

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Manage acute medical admissions and follow up care of inpatients. Provide consultation service to other departments of patients assessed by registrars and Medical Officers. Supervise Interns and teach medical students rotating through Department of Medicine. Participate in academic meetings and ward rounds Liaise with family members of admitted patients. Financially awareness regarding use of radiological and laboratory investigations.

Requirements

NoteNo payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Inherent requirements of the jobA valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Completion of Fellowship of the College of Physicians of South Africa FCP (SA) part 2 exam. ExperienceGrade 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.