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Job Title: Medical Receptionist

Location: The Back Clinic – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Us:

The Back Clinic is a trusted, multidisciplinary healthcare practice dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and support. We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to provide administrative support to our clinical teams, supervisors, and managers, while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the practice.

Purpose of the Role:

The Medical Receptionist plays a vital role in patient care, administration, and operational support. This role is essential in ensuring effective patient treatment, accurate record-keeping, and seamless coordination between staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Care & Education

• Ensure patients are educated about their treatment plans and attend scheduled appointments.
• Manage bookings, rescheduling, and patient attendance.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and patient flow.
• Support patient completion targets and assist with reducing drop-off rates.
• Ensure prompt and accurate billing, invoicing, and capturing of payments.
• Communicate effectively with patients and practitioners; escalate queries, complaints, or compliments appropriately.

2. Reporting & Data Management

• Capture patient information accurately on all relevant systems (e.g., MedEdi, booking systems).
• Assist in preparing patient, medical aid, and clinic reports (weekly, monthly, annual).
• Maintain accuracy in data capturing and reporting.

3. General Administration

• Handle phone calls, emails, and in-person queries with professionalism.
• Prepare daily appointment sheets and check for accuracy.
• Maintain filing systems and patient records.
• Support patient requests promptly and efficiently.
• Stand in for the Practice Administrator when required.

Competencies & Requirements

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Knowledge:

• Basic healthcare knowledge (billing, ethics, and medical practice protocols).
• Familiarity with medical practice software (MedEdi, booking systems) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace.

Attributes:

• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Empathetic, patient-focused, and considerate.
• Highly productive, deadline-driven, and goal-oriented.
• Collaborative and able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Positive, professional, and adaptable.

What We Offer

• A professional and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to grow within a well-structured healthcare practice.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

How to Apply:

• Complete the following screening questions:

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and life-saving patient care?

Are you passionate about transforming oncology departments through innovative radiation therapy solutions?

If so, we want you

About Us

OncAi Solutions is a healthcare technology company specialising in artificial intelligence-driven oncology solutions. We develop and deploy cutting-edge radiation therapy technologies that transform cancer treatment delivery across healthcare facilities. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes through innovative AI-powered systems that streamline clinical workflows, produce high-quality treatment plans, and support healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional cancer care.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Medical Dosimetrist to join our growing team. You will be based within the Gauteng Department of Health oncology facilities, serving as the primary dosimetry specialist utilising our revolutionary Lumonus software platform for all radiation treatment planning activities. You will bring expertise in medical dosimetry combined with the ability to optimise treatment planning workflows and support multidisciplinary oncology teams in delivering exceptional patient care.

Success in this position requires exceptional clinical expertise in treatment planning and dosimetry calculations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in advanced treatment planning technologies. This role is essential to ensuring optimal patient outcomes through precise and innovative radiation therapy planning.

Responsibilities:

1. Treatment Planning & Dosimetry:

• Develop comprehensive radiation treatment plans using Monaco and Lumonus software in collaboration with radiation oncologists and medical physicists.
• Create optimal dose distributions for a wide spectrum of tumour sites and treatment modalities, including conventional 3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS techniques.
• Perform complex dose calculations and optimisation to deliver prescribed radiation doses while sparing critical structures.
• Generate and evaluate treatment plans using advanced computer algorithms and manual verification methods.
• Identify and contour normal tissue and dose-limiting structures utilising multiple imaging datasets (CT, MRI, PET).
• Create digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) and reference images for treatment verification and portal imaging.

2. Clinical Operations:

• Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to ensure optimal treatment delivery.
• Maintain plan return time to require standards and deadlines.
• Perform quality assurance activities on treatment plans and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Assist in simulation procedures and tumour localisation using various imaging modalities.
• Ensure all treatment planning activities comply with South African healthcare regulations and international standards.

3. Quality Assurance & Documentation:

• Perform dose calculations and verification of treatment plan accuracy using approved methods.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, documenting all pertinent treatment planning information.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programmes for equipment and treatment planning systems.
• Monitor and document treatment plan performance and patient outcomes data.

4. Professional Development & Training:

• Provide guidance and training to junior dosimetry staff.
• Stay current with advances in treatment planning techniques and radiation therapy technologies.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Contribute to clinical research and the development of new treatment planning techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Dosimetry, Physical Sciences, or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or equivalent South African certification, or board eligible.
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in medical dosimetry with demonstrated competency across multiple treatment modalities.
• Proven experience in treatment planning for complex cases, including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and stereotactic treatments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary radiotherapy planning techniques, including 3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS.
• Experience with treatment planning systems (Monaco, or similar platforms)
• Expert knowledge of dose calculation algorithms, plan optimisation techniques, and quality assurance protocols.
• Proficiency in radiation physics principles, anatomy, and radiation biology.
• Understanding of radiation safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with multiple imaging modalities (CT, MRI, PET) for treatment planning purposes.

Schedule:

Work hours: 9:00 AM South African Standard Time (Monday-Friday)

Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) 

Position: Full-time, on-site based at assigned GDoH facility

Travel: Occasional commitments to potential clients, facilities, and conferences.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real impact by leading projects that deliver innovative solutions.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a talented global team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Shift-based role with potential weekend, evening, and on-call duties

About the Client:
This is a forward-thinking healthcare organisation committed to redefining preventative care through early screening and guest-centric service. Blending cutting-edge diagnostic technologies with hospitality-inspired patient interaction, they operate within a premium, urban healthcare environment. Their mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality screening services while fostering compassion, precision, and trust at every stage of the patient journey.

Role Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in supporting early detection and patient care by performing a wide range of diagnostic tests on blood, stool, and other specimens. This individual must uphold technical precision in testing while providing clear and empathetic patient interaction. The role demands a blend of laboratory expertise, regulatory compliance, and a service-oriented approach to healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic testing on blood (e.g. CBCs, immunoassays), stool (e.g. parasite detection, cultures), and other specimens

• Collect and prepare samples, including phlebotomy and sterile labelling

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment

• Conduct daily quality assurance checks and adhere to SOPs

• Ensure accurate data recording in laboratory information systems (LIS), in compliance with POPIA

• Interact with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring comfort during collection

• Uphold safety protocols in compliance with South Africas Hazardous Substances Act

• Collaborate with medical technologists, pathologists, and clinical teams for efficient operations

• Participate in CPD (Continuous Professional Development) activities to remain HPCSA-compliant

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology or equivalent from an HPCSA-accredited institution

• Full registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Laboratory Technician

• Valid HPCSA annual practising certificate

• Certification in phlebotomy or clinical testing advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 13 years post-qualification experience in a clinical laboratory

• Hands-on experience with blood and stool diagnostics

• Previous work in high-volume or private healthcare settings preferred

Skills:

• Proficiency in manual and automated testing methods

• Strong phlebotomy and sterile technique practices

• Comfortable with LIS and digital lab workflows (training provided)

• Clear and empathetic communication with patients and teams

Core Competencies:

• Technical proficiency in diagnostics and lab equipment

• Attention to detail in handling samples and recording data

• Commitment to safety and infection control protocols

• Interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration

• Cultural sensitivity and professionalism in patient care

• Adaptability to new technologies and fast-paced environments

• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning through CPD

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements:

• Maintain active HPCSA registration and CPD compliance

• Adhere strictly to POPIA in all data management

• Participate in lab audits and quality assurance initiatives

• Follow all Department of Health safety protocols

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory-based with rotational shifts (24/7 environment)

• Involves patient-facing work including phlebotomy

• Requires adherence to hygiene and uniform standards

• Exposure to biohazards, mitigated through strict safety procedures

Salary Structure:

• Entry-Level (03 years): R18,000 R22,000/month, rising to R23,000 R25,000 after probation

• Intermediate Level: R25,000 R30,000/month, with potential to R32,000 R35,000 for high performers

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited is looking for: Head: Medical Affairs in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Head: Medical Affairs

• Johannesburg, South Africa
• Full-time
• Preferred type of working: Hybrid
• Years of Experience: 6 - 12

Company Description

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because
Good Health Can't Wait
.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

'The Next and the New' is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy's maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

• You will be responsible for developing and executing a highly efficient and integrated
  medico-marketing
  strategy, including scientific evidence generation and scientific information exchange with all key stakeholders.
• Your role involves providing strategic input for the elaboration of
  brand plans
  and ensuring that the overall strategy is clearly defined and consistent with medical affairs and commercial strategic objectives.
• You will review and approve medical and scientific content across various departments, provide guidance to marketing and sales teams, and coordinate scientific activities such as webinars, Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, Advisory Board meetings, and Preceptorship programs.
• Your role includes preparing scientific agendas, providing literature and presentation support, providing strategic support for new product launches and existing products, offering medical and scientific strategy for new launches, and providing strategic Life Cycle Management (LCM) inputs for existing products.
• You will provide strategic direction for communicating with external customers, key organizations, and institutions, collaborate with commercial teams to address questions and opportunities, inform stakeholders of unmet needs, and facilitate appropriate approaches to address them. You will also interact with experts at medical meetings, advisory boards, and outreach meetings.
• You will develop and implement a strong advocacy plan with experts in the field, academics, professionals, and patient associations, leveraging prior knowledge and established relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL).
• Ensuring the scientific integrity of information and relationships with healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups is paramount in your role.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance in medical affairs and medico-marketing activities, including the selection of speakers, determining Fair Market Value (FMV), and evaluating participation criteria. Your role involves identifying needs for post-marketing programs and managing their end-to-end execution.
• Your role entails evaluating new products to enhance the portfolio, providing medical rationale and analysis for selected products to Business Development, Portfolio, and Centre of Excellence (CoE) teams, and conducting Advisory Board meetings to gather opinions from KOLs on new products.
• You will collaborate with the Training Manager to enhance training programs on diseases and competitor products, supporting in developing content, conducting training sessions for new launches, as well as providing scientific updates on existing products.
• You will lead and contribute to a system of competitive intelligence and monitoring of publications, compiling and circulating regular scientific updates on major brands and therapy areas to keep stakeholders informed and up-to-date.
• You will be responsible for ensuring a patient-centric approach to the development of medical strategy for products, devices and services. This involves providing support for digital activities and quality review of digital content.
• Your role entails supporting market research, opportunity validation, and whitespace analysis to identify new opportunities for new and existing product features.
• You will collaborate with central product teams to develop product roadmaps tailored to user needs and market demands and plan product releases.
• You will engage with potential customers and internal stakeholders to understand market challenges and business opportunities in various therapy areas.
• You will also lead discussions with potential partners and service providers to enable new services and revenue streams around the product.
• You will support the planning and monitoring of product Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), pilots, and launch activities in the market, working closely with the central product team.
• You will oversee data generation activities and contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of differentiated Patient Support Programs for key products.

Qualifications

Educational qualification
:
Degree in Medicine. Postgraduate qualifications in medicine or business would be an advantage.

Minimum work experience
:
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in
Medical Affairs.
Active HPCSA Registration. ( Advantage)

Skills & attributes:

• In-depth understanding of and proven success in how to conceptualize, design, and execute patient programmes.
• Broad and formal leadership experience, including excellent "leadership presence" to represent Medical Affairs within the company, to other functions, and to leaders at every level.
• Excellent skills working with experts from other functions and influencing decision making.
• High energy and an absolute commitment to a culture that operates with high ethical standards and strives to exceed all goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence while working demonstrating sound scientific judgment.
• Comfortable in operating in a consensus-building role but also able to make specific recommendations and decisions and drive for implementation.
• Ability to inspire confidence, both internally and externally, through leading by example and demonstrating collaborative behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead expert Scientific Advisory Panels.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results and information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build solid working relationships with the commercial organisation, as well as negotiate and influence.

Main Requirement

To hire a
Medical Affairs professional
who can
strategically support medical marketing
efforts, especially in the absence of R&D and manufacturing functions.

Additional Information

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website

About Medical Resources Group
Medical Resources Group is a leading healthcare agency dedicated to connecting skilled medical professionals with opportunities across Gauteng. We pride ourselves on supporting doctors with flexible placements while ensuring quality healthcare delivery in diverse clinical settings.

Job Description
We are recruiting Emergency Care Doctors (Independent Practitioners) to join our dynamic network. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to expand their practice in high-demand emergency and clinical environments while enjoying the flexibility of independent work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency medical care to patients.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive treatment.

• Uphold clinical standards, ethical guidelines, and patient confidentiality.

• Maintain continuous professional development and training compliance.
  
  

Requirements

• MB ChB or equivalent qualification.

• Valid HPCSA registration .

• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS certifications.

• Professional Indemnity Insurance.

• Proven experience in emergency medicine.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
  
  

What We Offer

• Flexible work opportunities across hospitals, clinics, and emergency units.

• Competitive remuneration.

• Professional growth and networking opportunities.

• Dedicated support from our experienced agency team.
  
  

How to Apply
If you are passionate about emergency medicine and looking for a flexible arrangement in Gauteng, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV and supporting documents to: