MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3
- Reference Number : H/M/35/2026 (X2 POSTS)
- Package : Grade 1: R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum
Grade 2: R1 188 255 – R1 297 089 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 – R1 713 534 per annum
all -inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Medical Aid (Optional)
Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. - Enquiries : Me. N Pule at 083 233 8217
Requirements :
- Matric. Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Current annual registration with HPCSA. Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 1 year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 Knowledge And Skills: Extensive knowledge on Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, report writing, medico-legal reports). Good interpersonal skills as well as display of honesty, integrity and excellent work ethics.
Duties :
- Management of all medical conditions to ensure that a competent service is provided to all patients. Candidates will have to perform commuted overtime duties (compulsory & non-negotiable). Supervise junior staff in order to provide adequate medical care and to train them to be able to do key medical interventions. Consult patients on an outpatient basis to have optimal chronic disease management and good long term follow up. Briefing, informing and counselling patients and where appropriate relatives regarding prevention, treatment operative, complications and rehabilitation. Endeavour to become skilled in resuscitative measures and intensive care treatment to assure survival of critically ill-patients.
Employer : Free State Department of Health
Location : John Daniel Newberry Hospital
Closing Date : 30 October 2026
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