• Full Time
  • Medical / Healthcare, South Africa

Eastern Cape Department of Health

Vision

A quality health service to the people of the Eastern Cape Province promoting a better life for all.

Mission

To provide and ensure accessible comprehensive integrated services in the Eastern Cape, emphasizing the primary health care approach, optimally utilising all resources to enable all its present and future generations to enjoy health and well-being.

Medical Officer Grade 1–3 (6 Posts) – Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: National Certificate
  • Experience: 5 – 10 years
  • Location: Eastern Cape
  • Job Field: Medical / Healthcare

Requirements

  • An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
  • Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
  • Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer.
  • Grade 1: No experience required.
  • Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration.
  • Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration.

Duties

  • Provide quality patient-centered care for all patients.
  • Examine, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patients in the emergency department.
  • Provide after-hours services to care for emergencies presenting to the institution.
  • Train and supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical students.
  • Participate in activities within the discipline, including case presentations, unit rounds, journal clubs, and other departmental meetings.
  • Handle applicable administrative functions.
  • Attend meetings, workshops, and training courses as directed by the Head of Department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Observe and comply with all departmental policies and guidelines regulating employment relationships and clinical functioning.
  • Be prepared to train, develop, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate junior doctors.

Deadline: 28th November 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Eastern Cape Department of Health’s recruitment portal.

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