11 General Practitioner jobs in South Africa

Job Title: General Practitioner
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Standard hours: 08:00 -17:00 daily; rotational shifts possible

About the Organisation:
This healthcare provider specialises in preventative screening and diagnostic services, combining AI-powered tools with patient-focused consultations. Their approach blends innovation and accessibility, aiming to deliver accurate health insights in a warm, respectful, and culturally aware setting. Professionals in this environment work across multiple disciplines to deliver early detection and comprehensive guest care.

Role Summary:
The General Practitioner plays a pivotal role in interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging results and providing compassionate, informative consultations. This includes reviewing AI-supported imaging data, advising patients on next steps, and coordinating specialist referrals. A strong focus is placed on preventative care, health education, and high-quality clinical engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Interpret diagnostic results from AI-supported tools, including oral imaging, mammography, and CT scans

Communicate medical findings clearly and empathetically to patients, ensuring understanding of conditions and treatment options

Provide preventive health guidance tailored to individual risk factors (e.g. oral hygiene, cancer screening follow-ups)

Educate patients on the importance of regular screenings and long-term health practices

Refer patients to appropriate specialists (e.g. oncologists, dentists) for complex diagnoses

Accurately maintain patient records in digital systems in line with POPIA requirements

Collaborate with radiologists, dentists, nurses, and other clinical teams to deliver holistic care

Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety protocols, as per healthcare regulations

Engage in continuous professional development (minimum 30 CPD points annually)

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from an HPCSA-accredited institution

Additional training in AI-based diagnostic tools or imaging interpretation advantageous

HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner (essential)

Valid annual HPCSA practising certificate

Experience:

1-3 years post-internship experience in primary care or diagnostic environments

Familiarity with imaging modalities (e.g. CT, mammography, oral imaging) preferred

Experience in private healthcare or patient-facing roles beneficial

Skills:

Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic results and using AI-supported tools

Empathetic, clear communicator able to explain complex concepts accessibly

Accuracy in digital record-keeping and confidentiality under POPIA

Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary teams

Core Competencies:

Clinical expertise in primary care and diagnostic interpretation

Patient-centric approach with compassion and respect

Technical adaptability to advanced imaging platforms

Cultural sensitivity in patient interactions

Precision in documentation and result interpretation

Willingness to engage in ongoing learning and CPD

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements:

Maintain active HPCSA registration and comply with professional ethics

Ensure strict adherence to POPIA for all patient data

Follow hygiene and infection control protocols as required by the Department of Health

Complete at least 30 CPD points annually, including ethics

Work within BCEA guidelines (e.g., 54-hour week with overtime provision in a 6-day cycle)

Working Conditions:

On-site role based at a central diagnostic facility in Cape Town

Single shift: 08:00 -17:00 (9 hours including meal break)

Regular patient interaction requiring professionalism and empathy

Minimal biohazard exposure due to strong safety protocols

Compliance with uniform and hygiene standards essential

Job Title: General Practitioner
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Standard hours: 08:00 - 17:00 daily; rotational shifts possible

About the Organisation:
This healthcare provider specialises in preventative screening and diagnostic services, combining AI-powered tools with patient-focused consultations. Their approach blends innovation and accessibility, aiming to deliver accurate health insights in a warm, respectful, and culturally aware setting. Professionals in this environment work across multiple disciplines to deliver early detection and comprehensive guest care.

Role Summary:
The General Practitioner plays a pivotal role in interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging results and providing compassionate, informative consultations. This includes reviewing AI-supported imaging data, advising patients on next steps, and coordinating specialist referrals. A strong focus is placed on preventative care, health education, and high-quality clinical engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret diagnostic results from AI-supported tools, including oral imaging, mammography, and CT scans

• Communicate medical findings clearly and empathetically to patients, ensuring understanding of conditions and treatment options

• Provide preventive health guidance tailored to individual risk factors (e.g. oral hygiene, cancer screening follow-ups)

• Educate patients on the importance of regular screenings and long-term health practices

• Refer patients to appropriate specialists (e.g. oncologists, dentists) for complex diagnoses

• Accurately maintain patient records in digital systems in line with POPIA requirements

• Collaborate with radiologists, dentists, nurses, and other clinical teams to deliver holistic care

• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety protocols, as per healthcare regulations

• Engage in continuous professional development (minimum 30 CPD points annually)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from an HPCSA-accredited institution

• Additional training in AI-based diagnostic tools or imaging interpretation advantageous

• HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner (essential)

• Valid annual HPCSA practising certificate

Experience:

• 1-3 years post-internship experience in primary care or diagnostic environments

• Familiarity with imaging modalities (e.g. CT, mammography, oral imaging) preferred

• Experience in private healthcare or patient-facing roles beneficial

Skills:

• Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic results and using AI-supported tools

• Empathetic, clear communicator able to explain complex concepts accessibly

• Accuracy in digital record-keeping and confidentiality under POPIA

• Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary teams

Core Competencies:

• Clinical expertise in primary care and diagnostic interpretation

• Patient-centric approach with compassion and respect

• Technical adaptability to advanced imaging platforms

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Cultural sensitivity in patient interactions

• Precision in documentation and result interpretation

• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning and CPD

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements:

• Maintain active HPCSA registration and comply with professional ethics

• Ensure strict adherence to POPIA for all patient data

• Follow hygiene and infection control protocols as required by the Department of Health

• Complete at least 30 CPD points annually, including ethics

• Work within BCEA guidelines (e.g., 54-hour week with overtime provision in a 6-day cycle)

Working Conditions:

• On-site role based at a central diagnostic facility in Cape Town

• Single shift: 08:00 - 17:00 (9 hours including meal break)

• Regular patient interaction requiring professionalism and empathy

• Minimal biohazard exposure due to strong safety protocols

• Compliance with uniform and hygiene standards essential

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Ladysmith Urgent Care invites qualified physicians to explore rewarding work opportunities in our picturesque oceanside community, located just 25 minutes from Nanaimo and 20 minutes from Duncan. We offer short-term and long-term positions with immediate availability. This job opportunity provides rewarding small town Emergency/Urgent care work in a collegial setting.

The practitioner will work collaboratively with an inter-professional health care team to provide culturally safe urgent care to patients on-site at Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre. Physician must be comfortable with acute management of minor injuries and medical conditions, and familiar with procedures including cardioversion, intubation, casting.

Our competitive pay consists of MOCAP and REEF bonuses (together around $375 per 7.5-hour shift), in addition to MSP fee-for-service earnings. Rural Retention Program's 4.2% fee premium applies to all MSP billings. We can also offer a hassle-free billing option through utilization of our local billing clerk. Total remuneration typically exceeds $,500 per 7.5-hour shift, depending on patient volume and procedures performed.

Embrace the flexibility of being "on-call" like a rural ER physician, coming in when needed and having the freedom to leave during quiet periods. Our prime location between Nanaimo and Duncan provides access to two sets of specialists and support from CDH and NRGH emergency rooms. We offer either 7.5 or 15-hour shifts with no overnight call.

Our modest facility boasts state-of-the-art resources, including a dedicated team of RNs, basic lab work, EKG/TNK thrombolysis, POCUS (Sonosite), CT scans, several chest tube options, X-ray/casting & finger-trap for fracture reductions, slit lamp, procedural sedation, cardioversion, and IV therapy and infusion capabilities. We also receive ambulances from the community.

Mandatory qualifications include current CCFP (EM preferred, but not required), Advanced Trauma Life Support certification or CARE course, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, must have done Paediatric Advanced Life Support course at least once. We offer trial shifts and buddy shifts to help you acclimate to the site. During buddy shifts, you'll work alongside a regular physician on a weekday morning, seeing patients at your own pace and billing for your services.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Additional Information

Full-time or Part-time positions available.

No overhead.

Community Information

Located on the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith with a population of 8,000± residents offers a full spectrum of educational facilities from pre-school to senior secondary. Founded at the turn of the century the town still enjoys a small town family-oriented atmosphere while providing easy access to the larger centres of Nanaimo, Victoria and Vancouver.

With its temperate climate, the opportunities for recreational activities abound - from sailing, kayaking, and diving to golf and hiking the extensive network of area trails.

Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, provides the very best in both urban and rural living. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Vancouver Island offers an opportunity to combine a rewarding career with an enviable quality of life.

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Compensation

Compensation Type Fee-for-Service Physician Overhead No overhead

Benefits and Incentives

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including: Retention Premium 4.20% Retention Flat Fee $6, 09 Relocation Funding Available up to a maximum of 15,000 (amount based on location relocating from) Recruitment Incentive up to a maximum of 10,000 (pro-rated based on FTE) Other Benefits/Incentives CME: 2,200/annum year 3-4 and 4,400/annum after 4 years in the community Info

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Part-time

• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Supervisor, Primary Care Clinic, 40hr Days page is loadedSupervisor, Primary Care Clinic, 40hr Days Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R25107648Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account .

Exemption Status:

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Assures the efficient daily operations of the clinic, including appropriate staffing, appropriate use of supplies, workflow and productivity.
2. Ensures efficient patient registration and the scheduling of medical procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. Coordinates with hospital admitting, the O.R., diagnostic & therapeutic areas, pre-surgical evaluation, and other patient care areas as necessary.
3. Monitors the scheduling process to ensure highest quality customer service. Participates in interdepartmental multidisciplinary performance improvement initiatives to improve the scheduling process. Develops and recommends improvements in systems, schedules and procedures. Demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
4. Maximizes utilization of session time by manipulating daily schedules to achieve the greatest potential for patient volume.
5. Monitors workflow and productivity to evaluate office performance. Takes corrective action to ensure the efficient and effective workflow.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Associates Degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Experience/Skill:

Required:
1. Three (3) or more years of medical administrative office experience
2. Demonstrated Leadership experience.
3. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, patients, and staff.
4. Must have excellent organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
5. Must have the ability to coordinate and organize multiple functions and activities.
6. Must be proficient in relevant computer software.

Preferred:
1. Previous supervisory or lead experience.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Medical Assistant, Primary Care Clinic, 20hr days

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R25103213

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: Flex

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 20

Cost Center: 10020 - 4100 Primary Care Clinic

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, the Medical Assistant II (MA II) provides clinical care and performs clerical duties to support office/clinic functions. Will receive workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Escorts patients to examination rooms, takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents patient health status, history, and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.
2. Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.
3. May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.
4. Assists in performing routine physical examinations or clinical procedures.
5. Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire. If certification is not obtained within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications.
3. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.).

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.