Emergency Medical Officer

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Emergency Physician to be based in Somerset West, Cape Town.

The client

Our client is a well established private emergency medicine group operating within a modern private hospital setting. They are known for delivering high quality, evidence based emergency care, supported by strong clinical governance frameworks and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. The environment offers exposure to both clinical leadership and operational management within a dynamic emergency centre.

The opportunity

This is a dual clinical and managerial role suited to a specialist who enjoys both hands-on patient care and leadership responsibilities. You will work within a structured emergency unit, overseeing junior doctors while contributing to clinical governance, patient outcomes, and operational performance. The role includes rostered shifts as well as involvement in management and on-call responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical care

• Oversee and support junior doctors in clinical practice

• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation and record auditing

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including in-hospital specialists and external providers

• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and morbidity & mortality meetings

• Contribute to patient flow, safe dispositions, and operational efficiency within the emergency centre

• Maintain compliance with clinical guidelines and healthcare regulations

• Support performance improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction outcomes

Requirements

• Registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Emergency Medicine Practitioner (FCEM/MMed Emergency Medicine) OR Specialist Family Physician (MMed Family Medicine)

• Proven experience working within a busy Emergency Centre environment

• Strong clinical decision-making and acute care management skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, hospital management, and pre-hospital providers

• Experience in or exposure to clinical governance, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives within an Emergency Centre

• Willingness to participate in a blended role incorporating both clinical and management responsibilities

• Ability to work rostered shifts, including weekends (as required)

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package

• Opportunity to work in a modern private hospital setting

• Exposure to both clinical and leadership responsibilities

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team

• Involvement in clinical governance and performance improvement initiatives

Location: Somerset West, Cape Town

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