Medical General Practitioner jobs

Locum General Practitioner – Polokwane

Practice: The Back Clinic
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo

Apply here: https://forms.gle/GfFhG6zEbqHZW5au6

Our team of dedicated medical professionals provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. We believe that collaboration leads to better outcomes for recovery and long-term health management.

Our services include General Practice, Physiotherapy, and Biokinetics, offering thoughtful, holistic care through clear communication and hands-on guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general and family medicine, including health check-ups
• Assess patient history, diagnose conditions, treat, counsel, and refer where necessary
• Manage chronic disease and pain
• Men’s and Women’s Health consultations
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory results and follow-up treatment plans
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with the POPI Act
• Accurately collect and maintain patient records, medical histories, and reports
• Explain procedures and prescribed treatments clearly to patients
• Liaise with hospitals and other healthcare professionals in the community
• Promote health education in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Engage with pharmaceutical representatives and stay informed on new products
• Keep up to date with medical developments, treatments, and medications

Requirements

• Completion of residency training (essential)
• Ideally 2–3 years post community service
• Current HPCSA registration (essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Charismatic, energetic, and patient-focused
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate nature with a calm bedside manner
• Confident in managing common clinical presentations
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with an online billing system (training provided)

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
• Every second Saturday: 09:00 – 16:00

Position Type

Locum GP (ad-hoc basis)

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Application Question(s):

• HPCSA Number

Location:

• Polokwane, Limpopo (Preferred)

Work Location: In person