Medical Doctor Vacancy COJ District Health Systems

DEPARTMENT: Health
BRANCH: District Health Systems
DESIGNATION: Medical Doctor
REMUNERATION: R64 033.65 – R87 105.15 – R110 150.16 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Region B and G

Minimum Requirements:
• Completed 2 years of Internship and 1 year of Community Service;
• Degree in Health Sciences (MBChB)/NQF level 8;
• Current and valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner;
• Post Community Services.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working in a Primary Healthcare setting/community health centre/district hospital.
• Knowledge of Legislation, best practices and policies, and protocols on Health.
• MS Office and good communication skills.
• Must be willing to work extended hours whenever required.
• Must be willing to work across the sub-district facilities of the City of Johannesburg.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Coordinate the provision and delivery of comprehensive Primary Health Care services using the DHS legal framework in line with the National Norms and Standards. Provide leadership and supervision in the facility in support of the Facility Manager. Effectively manage the training and research aimed at development and maintenance of professional/ethical standards in PHC facilities and PHC training school – particularly the medical, pharmaceutical/ethical standards in PHC facilities nursing students and operational staff. Plan and implement the clinical and professional services and the development of clinicians and promote and participate in research within the City. Lead the transformation of PHC services through proactive health promotion interventions and community-based/outreach programmes, in partnership with other communitybased health interventions.

Key Performance Areas:
• Render comprehensive health care services to patients and the community by operational planning and reporting;
• Conduct, coordinate and monitor health education and training for communities and personnel;
• Participate in outreach programmes within communities;
• Promote and facilitate research and in-house projects to establish trends in health as a whole and identify emerging health challenges;
• Improve, maintain and sustain service delivery and healthcare outcomes in terms of the strategic objectives within health.

Leading Competencies:
• Must be able to work under pressure, work independently and make decisions;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise.
Core Competencies:
• Must form part of the multidisciplinary team;
• Must be resilient and able to cope with change;
• Work extra hours whenever required;
• Confidentiality, Accountability, Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
Region B – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1IDh7C9NvSNi_juNuvCK1QQew554
Region G – https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1PZVNgobTQzOUuVf6lreW5gew554

Monday, 27 October 2025
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Murendeni Nelufile
Tel No: 011 407 6680

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
• Credit Record,
• CV validation,
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.