12 Medical Doctor jobs in South Africa

1. Updated CV
2. HPCSA Registration and Card
3. Qualification Certificates
4. ID/Passport
5. Passport Sized Photo
6. Professional Indemnity
7. Proof of Sars
8. Proof of Banking Details
9. Work Permit If Applicable

Doctors without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, humanitarian medical organisation committed to two objectives: providing medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, natural and man-made disasters; and speaking out about the plight of the populations assisted. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Today, MSF is present in more than 70 countries, where thousands of MSF doctors, nurses, logisticians, water-and-sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical professionals work together to bring essential health services to people caught in humanitarian crises.

• Provide emergency resuscitation and required urgent medical stabilisation of critical patients.


• Assess patients fitness to undertake an operation before the surgery takes place.


• initiate anaesthesia, providing safe pre-operative, during and post-operative care using anaesthetics and pain management.


• work in a team of other health professionals to ensure patient wellbeing.


• perform administrative tasks in areas which relate to the care of patients, including summaries of patient treatment and the writing of discharge letters


• attend multidisciplinary team meetings both on and off-site


• participate in an agreed on-call rota and take on an equal share in providing emergency cover

• Medical Doctor with Diploma in Anaesthesia or Anaesthetisiology specialisation.


• Valid Registration with HPCSA


• Over 6 months of Anastehtsia experience in a busy hospital.


• Good communication skills.


• Team-player


• Flexible to work in insecure context.

• Volunteer stipend.


• All expenses covered.


• Professional liability coverage, medical insurance and repatriation cover.


• Humanitarian and international experience.

Note: Please ensure that both your CV and Cover letter are in PDF format

Closing Date: 15 August 2021

Overview

To lead the design, execution, and oversight of all clinical research and development programs within the company. The Medical Research Deputy Director will apply medical and scientific expertise to drive innovation, oversee clinical trial design and execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the development of safe and effective pharmaceutical products aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

To oversee the Medical Affairs in the company

• Lead the design and execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring scientific and ethical integrity.
• Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans.
• Provide clinical guidance on drug development projects.
• Serve as the medical expert in cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH guidelines, SAHPRA regulations.
• Support the preparation of clinical sections of regulatory submissions and responses to authorities.
• Guide research strategy and medical innovation aligned with therapeutic focus areas.
• Evaluate opportunities for new molecules, reformulations, indications.
• Collaborate with the team of researchers, medical writers, and clinical operations staff.
• Foster a high-performance and learning-oriented environment.
• Liaise with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic institutions.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences and advisory boards.
• Analyze and interpret clinical data for decision-making publications and presentations.
• Ensure data integrity, safety reporting, and ethical standards.
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to align research with commercial and regulatory goals.

EDUCATION

• MBChB / Medical Doctor with Specialty Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in clinical research and execution of clinical trials
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage
• Prior experience of using AI in research highly advantageous

SKILLS / PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
• Leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional communication.
• High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety.

• Office-based with business travel where required.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business requirements.
• Own driver’s license and transport.