Medical Officer Grade 1-3

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Medical Officer, available across Grade 1, 2, or 3, within the Free State Department Of Health at John Daniel Newberry Hospital. There are two posts available under reference number H/M/35/2026. The position offers an all-inclusive remuneration package, which varies by grade: Grade 1 (R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum), Grade 2 (R1 188 255 – R1 297 089 per annum), and Grade 3 (R1 375 245 – R1 713 534 per annum). This package consists of 70% basic salary and a 30% flexible portion, with optional medical aid. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for the Medical Officer include: * Managing all medical conditions to ensure competent service delivery to patients. * Performing compulsory and non-negotiable commuted overtime duties. * Supervising junior staff to provide adequate medical care and train them in key medical interventions. * Consulting patients on an outpatient basis for optimal chronic disease management and long-term follow-up. * Briefing, informing, and counselling patients and, where appropriate, relatives regarding prevention, treatment, operative procedures, complications, and rehabilitation. * Developing skills in resuscitative measures and intensive care treatment to assure the survival of critically ill patients. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric certificate. * Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). * Current annual registration with the HPCSA. * **Experience requirements based on grade:** * **Grade 1:** No experience required after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner for South African qualified employees. 1 year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service in South Africa. * **Grade 2:** A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner for South African qualified employees. 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service in South Africa. * **Grade 3:** A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner for South African qualified employees. 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service in South Africa. * **Knowledge And Skills:** * Extensive knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies, and procedures. * Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, report writing, medico-legal reports). * Good interpersonal skills. * Display of honesty, integrity, and excellent work ethics. **Who should apply** Candidates should be qualified Medical Practitioners registered with the HPCSA, possessing relevant post-registration experience corresponding to Grade 1, 2, or 3. They should have a strong understanding of Public Service legislation and policies, coupled with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, integrity, and a commitment to high work ethics. The ideal applicant must be prepared to manage a wide range of medical conditions, perform compulsory overtime, supervise junior staff, and provide comprehensive patient care including counselling and critical care interventions. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-health-vacncies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-h-m-35-2026 Source: govpage

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