{"id":18678,"date":"2025-07-28T15:39:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=18678"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:10:13","slug":"medical-officer-vacancies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/medical-officer-vacancies\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Officer Position Available at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Gauteng Department of Health has an exciting opportunity for qualified medical professionals to apply for the position of <strong>Medical Officer \u2013 Internal Medicine<\/strong> at <strong>Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital<\/strong>. With two vacancies open, this role offers a competitive salary package of <strong>R 1 001 349.00 per annum<\/strong> (all-inclusive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-responsibilities\">Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary duty of the Medical Officer will be to provide <strong>comprehensive medical care<\/strong> to internal medicine patients across general and sub-specialty units, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. The key responsibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Patient Care<\/strong>: The officer will be responsible for daily ward rounds, offering medical care for both inpatient and outpatient cases. This includes handling referrals and transfers from level 1, 2, and 3 facilities within the hospital\u2019s drainage areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultations<\/strong>: The Medical Officer will conduct consultations from other departments and ensure that detailed and accurate discharge summaries are written for all patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialty Clinics<\/strong>: They will run <strong>medical outpatient and sub-specialty clinics<\/strong>, referring patients to higher levels of care when required, and managing down-referrals to level 1 clinics for stable patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outreach and Coordination<\/strong>: Regular outreach will be conducted at level 2 and level 3 hospitals, with a focus on enhancing patient care within these facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This position offers an opportunity to work within an integrated healthcare environment that encourages academic collaboration, exposure to sub-specialties, and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-699760205\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements-for-the-medical-officer-role\">Requirements for the Medical Officer Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for the position, candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qualifications<\/strong>: Applicants must possess an <strong>appropriate qualification<\/strong> that allows them to register with the <strong>Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)<\/strong> as a Medical Practitioner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Candidates should be registered with the HPCSA as an <strong>Independent Medical Practitioner<\/strong> and must have a <strong>current HPCSA registration for 2025\/26<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade 1<\/strong>: No experience is required for Medical Officers who are newly registered with the HPCSA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade 2<\/strong>: At least <strong>5 years of experience<\/strong> as a Medical Officer after HPCSA registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grade 3<\/strong>: At least <strong>10 years of experience<\/strong> as a Medical Officer after HPCSA registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These roles are suitable for professionals who are eager to work in a highly dynamic environment and who are committed to the ongoing development of their clinical and academic skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salary Package<\/strong>: <strong>R 1 001 349.00 per annum<\/strong> (all-inclusive).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Positions<\/strong>: Two available positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date for Applications<\/strong>: 1st August 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2453860683\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-process\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are advised that <strong>NO payment<\/strong> is required when applying for this position. All applications must be submitted online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gauteng.gov.za\/Public\/ViewJob.aspx?u=VXvifwIZ0Uk8hFqm0dxEbg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gauteng Department of Health\u2019s E-Recruitment portal<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please ensure your application includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fully completed and signed <strong>new Z83 form<\/strong> (available from the Department of Public Service and Administration or online).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>detailed CV<\/strong> outlining relevant experience and qualifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of HPCSA registration<\/strong> for 2025\/26.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference the <strong>job reference number<\/strong> <strong>REFS\/023021<\/strong> in your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. If you do not receive a response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-notes\">Important Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Gauteng Department of Health reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shortlisted candidates will need to submit <strong>certified copies of qualifications<\/strong> and other supporting documents no older than 6 months at the time of interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personnel Suitability Checks<\/strong> will be conducted, including criminal checks, qualification verification, and reference checks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South African citizens<\/strong> will be given preference in the selection process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/tshwane-metro-police-trainee-police-officer\/\">Join the Tshwane Metro Police as a Trainee Police Officer \u2013 Application Now Open<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an outstanding opportunity for medical professionals looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while furthering their careers in an academic hospital setting. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the <strong>Medical Officer &#8211; Internal Medicine<\/strong> position today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the Medical Officer \u2013 Internal Medicine position at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital. Competitive salary package, academic collaboration, and patient care responsibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":18680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the Medical Officer \u2013 Internal Medicine position at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital. 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