Medical Officer Grade 3

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Medical Officer Grade 3 within the Mpumalanga Department of Health, specifically based at Ermelo Hospital in the Gert Sibande District. The position involves executing medical duties with proficiency, managing patients, participating in academic and training programs, and supporting hospital management to maintain high standards of patient care and services. The salary offered is R1 375 245 - R1 713 534 per annum. **What you will do** * Execute duties and functions with proficiency, supporting the aims and objectives of the Institution consistent with standards of patient care. * Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. * Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. * Participate in academic and training programmes. * Assist with clinical audits and actively participate in continuous professional development. * Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. * Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice). * A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. * Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). * Grade 3 (for foreign qualified employees): 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). * Sound knowledge of medical ethics. * Multidisciplinary management and teamwork. * Experience in the respective medical discipline. * Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies. * 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, and the ability to build and maintain good relationships. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold an MBChB degree and be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner for independent practice, with a minimum of ten years post-registration experience (or eleven years for foreign-qualified practitioners). Applicants must possess sound knowledge of medical ethics, current health policies, and public service regulations, along with experience in multidisciplinary management and teamwork within their medical discipline. The ideal candidate will have sound clinical knowledge and skills, be capable of independent patient management, and demonstrate good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory abilities, including the capacity to teach and guide junior staff. Essential behavioural attributes include stress tolerance, teamwork, self-confidence, and strong relationship-building skills. **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-26-1621 Source: govpage

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