Medical Officer X 1
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Function
Nursing
Facility
Waverley Care Centre
Position
Medical Officer X 1
Introduction
A vacancy for a Medical Officer exists at Life Nkanyisa Waverley Care Centre Psychiatric Unit situated at Germiston Gauteng. This position will report to Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical care of all patients.
Critical Outputs
Closing date
Friday December 12 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Nursing
Facility
Waverley Care Centre
Position
Medical Officer X 1
Introduction
A vacancy for a Medical Officer exists at Life Nkanyisa Waverley Care Centre Psychiatric Unit situated at Germiston Gauteng. This position will report to Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical care of all patients.
Critical Outputs
- Clinical care - Admission physical examination treatment regimen follow-up and routine examinations of patients. Pre-discharge evaluation continuation of treatment emergency care. Regular examination of hospital staff according to company health surveillance policy. Play an active role in the rehabilitation programme
- Patient care information system - Ensure the database is maintained concerning: clinical gender diagnosis treatment plan referrals deaths and discharges
- Research - Keep abreast with present developments in the field and to participate in research projects relevant to the specific service field
- Legislation standards policies and procedures - Compliance with the rules and regulations of the Health Act Mental Act LRA OHSA. Adherence to company standards policies and procedures as well as DOH service level agreement
- Networking - Attendance of multi-disciplinary meetings. Consultation with colleagues liaise with district health and hospital service structures. Attendance of academic meetings as a member of professional body
- Training - In-service training of nursing and supplementary health professions and new MO/SMO appointees. Clinical guidance to management
- Ensure ongoing medical care. Duty roster planning together with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure coverage of hospital
- Supervision: Take care of material resources in the medical departments
- A formal comprehensive referral should be written to the referral facility and a copy made of same which must be placed in the patients file
- All duties relevant to clinical care of patients
- MHCA report-writing
- All duties pertaining to team interaction
- MBChB or equivalent
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Professional registration and insurance HPCSA
- Three (3) years post internship experience is a requirement.
- Experience in internal medicine rehab and mental health rehab knowledge skill and experience
- Good understanding of mental health principles
- A valid SA drivers license
- Computer literate
- Problem-solving analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal and written communication and presentation
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Drive and energy
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Leading by example
- Motivating and developing people
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
Closing date
Friday December 12 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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