Emergency Medicine Physician

About the role

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide acute medical care to patients in the Emergency Department, manage major trauma cases, and ensure 24/7 emergency coverage for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver quality medical care, accurate diagnosis, and cost‑effective prescribing.
• Make timely decisions on referrals to higher levels of care.
• Prioritise patient health needs and determine appropriate treatment approaches.
• Participate in day‑to‑day emergency care and manage life‑threatening illnesses.
• Train and develop medical officers and clinical staff.
• Organise, coordinate and monitor medical staff activities to meet community standards.
• Maintain complete medical records and stay updated on medical advances and regulations.

Required profile

• MBChB degree with at least 5 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Registered with the HPCNA.
• Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa (FCEM(SA)) or MMED in Emergency Medicine.
• Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) is advantageous.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.