Principal Medical Officer

In brief

**Overview** This is a permanent Principal Medical Officer position at Life Nkanyisa Baneng Care Centre, located in Roodepoort, Gauteng. The role reports directly to the Hospital Manager and is responsible for the overall clinical care of all patients. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of critical outputs including: * Admission, physical examination, treatment regimen, follow-up, and routine examinations of patients. * Pre-discharge evaluation, continuation of treatment, and emergency care. * Management of hospital staff IOD according to company health surveillance policy. * Playing an active role in the rehabilitation programme. * Conducting regular ward rounds with the clinical care team, seeing all referrals by specialists, and reporting back to specialists. * Ensuring the patient care information database is maintained concerning clinical, gender, diagnosis, treatment plan, referrals, deaths, and discharges. * Keeping abreast with present developments in the field and participating in research projects relevant to the specific service field. * Ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Health Act, Mental Act, LRA, OHSA, and adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures, as well as DOH service level agreement. * Attending multi-disciplinary meetings, consulting with colleagues, liaising with district health and hospital service structures, and attending academic meetings as a member of a professional body. * Providing in-service training of nursing and supplementary health professions and new MO/SMO appointees, and clinical guidance to management. * Ensuring ongoing medical care and duty roster planning together with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure coverage of the hospital. * Taking care of material resources in the medical departments. * Writing formal, comprehensive referrals to the referral facility, with a copy placed in the patient’s file. * Performing all duties relevant to the clinical care of patients. * MHCA report-writing. * Performing all duties pertaining to team interaction. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * MBChB or equivalent * Grade 12 Certificate / Matric * Professional registration and insurance HPCSA * Three (3) years’ post internship experience * Experience in internal medicine, rehab and mental health knowledge, skill and experience * Good understanding of mental health principles * A valid SA driver’s license **Who should apply** This role is suited for a qualified Medical Officer holding an MBChB or equivalent and a Grade 12 Certificate/Matric. Applicants must have professional registration and insurance with HPCSA, along with a minimum of three years' post-internship experience. Essential experience includes internal medicine, rehabilitation, and mental health, accompanied by a good understanding of mental health principles. A valid SA driver’s license is also required. The ideal candidate will be adept at direct patient clinical care, including admissions, treatments, and emergency care, and will play an active role in rehabilitation and ward rounds. They should be proficient in maintaining patient care information systems, engaging in relevant research, and ensuring compliance with healthcare legislation and company policies. The role also requires strong networking skills, the ability to provide training and clinical guidance, manage departmental resources, write comprehensive referrals, and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/principal-medical-officer-life-healthcare Source: myjobmag

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