13 Chief Medical Officer jobs in South Africa

Take work load off oncologists, creating capacity. Patient care.

Routine follow-ups; Chemotherapy follow-ups; Radiotherapy treatment checks; Emergencies ; Unscheduled patients; Ward rounds; After hours call; Special investigations; Administration; Meetings; Academic presentation; CPD points; Staff medicals if required

Interpersonal Factor

• As a professional all services delivered needs to be in line with the Cancercare Values, of CARE. Each task needs to be consistently executed whilst at all times displaying a positive influence on all stakeholders and within the general working environment. It is expected from the employee to deliver all the tasks reflecting a willingness to operate outside the scope of the job description as per operational requirements. The factors below cannot therefore be reviewed and assessed in isolation.


• To display the company values: C - Compassion, A - Accountability, R - Respect, E - Ethics (CARE)

Routine follow-ups

• History, Examination, Assessment, Plan of action (Profdoc)


• Prescription


• SD/NAD > relevant tests, F/U


• PD > refer to oncologist for treatmet decision

Chemotherapy follow-ups

• History, Examination, Assessment, Plan of action (Profdoc)


• Prescription


• Treatment in chemoroom or treatment delay, cessation

Radiotherapy treatment checks

• History, Examination, Assessment, Plan of action (Profdoc)


• Prescription


• Treatment on Linac or treatment delay, cessation

Emergencies

• Immediate examination and resuscitation


• Possible referral for admission


• Ambulance


• Immediate resuscitation

Unscheduled patients

• History, Examination, Assessment, Plan of action (Profdoc)


• Admission > Tests


• Tests > Prescription


• Appropriate treatment

Ward rounds

• History, Examination, Assessment, Plan of action (Profdoc)


• Prescription in ward


• Treatment in ward (supportive/palliative/optimising for treatment)

After hours call

• Answer after hour call


• Arrange admission


• See emergencies at casualty or in the ward


• Appropriate treatment

Special investigations

• Check and sign all results send to oncologist (per request)


• Inform oncologist of abnormal results


• Treatment decision made


• Follow-up appointment made

Administration

• Life insurance forms


• Medical boarding forms


• Hospice referrals


• Specialist referrals


• Letters to referring doctors


• Oxygen orders


• Blood slips


• Scan and x-ray requests


• Phone calls


• Patient satisfaction


• Increase referrals


• Improve communication


• Readily available information

Meetings

• Different departments communicate


• Dates given through


• Improve workflow


• Improve interrelations

Academic presentations

• 30 min presentation per year


• Improve knowledge

CPD points

• Attend CPD functions to acquire sufficient points per year


• Have 30 CPD points at any given time in a rolling 12 month cycle, 5 of which must be ethics

Required minimum education:

MBChB or equivalent

Required minimum experience:

3 years work experience

Required minimum work-related experience:

To be evaluated on an individual basis

Cancercare, is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity and creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and disability status. By submitting your application, you are giving The Cancercare implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information

LOCUM MEDICAL OFFICER

Mitchell's Plain Transitional Care Facility (MPTCF) - Managed by Aquarius Health Care NPC/NPO.

Mitchell's Plain Intermediate Care Facility is situated on the premises of Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital. The facility has 148 beds, responsible for the rehabilitation of patients, wound care, palliative and convalescent care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Assessment of Patients
• Patient assessment should comprise of: Appropriate history and clinical examination, Appropriate investigations in certain circumstances
• Ensure that there are detailed notes in medical records including proper documentation and discharge summaries.
• Ensure that patient rounds have taken place in each ward once per week
• Closely liaise with all referring Hospital Medical Officer/Consultants
• Demonstrate procedures when required.
• Conduct In service training sessions when needed.
• Medication prescribing and re-boarding.
• Death Certification.
• Telephonic on call
• The applicant will work with the multi disciplinary team

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years proven work experience in Palliative/Wound Care and Rehabilitation of patients.
• Registered with HPCSA.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• A team player with leadership skills, Excellent communication, and organizational skills.

ADDITIONAL TASK

In addition to the above tasks, the official has to perform any other task (s) not mentioned above as long as it is within his/her capabilities and scope of work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please forward 2-3-page CV together with a letter of motivation to: No telephonic enquiries or manual submission of CVS, ONLY on e-mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Locum contract from the13 October 2025 to 31 October 2025.

Applicants, who do not receive a response on their application within 5 working days of the closing date of the advertisement, are to accede that the application was not successful.

AHC NPC reserves the right to defer or close this vacancy at any time.

Applicants, who do not receive a response on their application within 5 working days of the closing date of the advertisement, are to accept that the application was unsuccessful.

AHC reserves the right to defer or close this vacancy at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Seeking clinical trial investigator to provide comprehensive medical care/clinical support to participants enrolled into clinical trials at TREAD Research.

Start date : 1 November 2025

1-2 years clinical trial experience is a requirement

Open to work half-day = 7am - 1pm

Key Performance areas:

• Provision of clinical care to patients and participants
• Accurate and comprehensive medical record keeping
• Clinical trial oversight or management as designated by the principal investigator
• Participation in all phases/components of the research process
• Facilitation and resolution of queries from Data Management and Internal/ External Monitors within required timeframe
• Quality Check of Source Documents during participant visit ensuring any outstanding components are proactively addressed

Required minimum education and training:

• Medical Degree (MBCHB)Qualified as Medical Doctor
• Professional body registration: Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Excellent clinical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and work well across multiple different projects and teams
• Empathy and sensitivity toward people from key populations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/11/01