Medical Officer Grade 3

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**Job Title:** Medical Officer Grade 3 **Company:** Mpumalanga Department of Health **Overview** This explains the role of a Medical Officer Grade 3 within the Mpumalanga Department of Health. There are three posts available, two at Witbank Hospital and one at KwaMhlanga Hospital (Nkangala District). The position offers a salary range of R1 375 245 - R1 713 534 per annum. The reference number for these posts is MPDOH/OCT/26/1620. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Executing duties and functions with proficiency to support the institution's aims and objectives, consistent with patient care standards. * Accepting responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. * Assisting in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. * Participating in academic and training programmes. * Assisting with clinical audits and actively participating in continuous professional development. * Providing support to hospital management to ensure an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * MBChB degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) (2026). * A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. * Sound knowledge of medical ethics. * Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. * Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. * Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as recommendation. * Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management. * **Grade 3:** A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). * A minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. * **Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:** * Sound knowledge of medical ethics. * Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. * Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. * The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member. * Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. * Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary. * Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain. * Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department. * **Behavioural Attributes:** * Stress tolerance. * Ability to work within a team. * Self-confidence. * Ability to build and maintain good relationships. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a Medical Practitioner with an MBChB degree, registered with the HPCSA (or equivalent foreign council) for independent practice, and possessing significant post-registration experience (at least 10 years for South African registrants, 11 years for foreign-qualified employees). They should demonstrate sound clinical knowledge, competency, and skills in general clinical domains, coupled with strong medical ethics and knowledge of relevant health regulations. The role requires good communication, leadership, and supervisory skills, the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and to manage patients independently. Candidates with additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT are particularly recommended. The successful applicant should also be able to teach and guide junior staff and exhibit attributes like stress tolerance, self-confidence, and strong relationship-building skills. A valid work permit is essential for non-South African applicants. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mpumalanga-department-of-health-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-mpdoh-oct-26-1620 Source: govpage

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