Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedics) (2 posts)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: RHS173/2025
George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
Clinical service provision: Provide efficient and cost-effective clinical service of high quality with a patient centered focus, addressing the burden of disease in the Rural East Geographical Service area (GSA). Effective clinical administration in maintaining high quality clinical patient records and reports. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters and Code of Conduct. Participate in the teaching program. Be able to do Outreach clinics and theatre list on own. Active participation in Research and Professional Development and clinical governance activities in the unit. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff, supervising and teaching community service medical officers, interns and medical students and liaise with consultants daily.
Dr GGA Cappaert, tel. no. (044) 802-4466
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 who 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 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.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical. 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 registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within George Regional Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Participate in the after-hours call system. Competent and willing to work across disciplines if required. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Research experience, presentations and publications and having passed the FCS(SA)primaries.
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
Sufficient appropriate clinical experience in the management of Orthpaedic in- and outpatients, since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of Orthopaedic rotations. Good work etiquette; excellent communication skills; conflict management; cost-conscious care provision. Good technology and computer skills; problem-solving experience; leadership and mentoring experience. Performances of research or audits. Valid ATLS Certificate. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines, and related prescripts to manage resources effectively.
Grade 1: R 1 001 349 per annum; Grade 2: R 1 142 553 per annum; Grade 3: R 1 322 352 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
11/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 11/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
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