Looking for a job at MediClinic? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.
The following list of MediClinic vacancies includes a wide range of career options from one of South Africa’s largest healthcare providers.
The list shows many career opportunities, including more than 5 examples.
Also, later on, you can read the information on each of the health careers and the steps you should take to explore those opportunities.
Let’s get down to it now.
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What is MediClinic?
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MediClinic is a private hospital organization based in South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. The headquarter of the company is in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The group’s main goal is to improve people’s quality of life. Meanwhile, the company aims to be the partner of choice for all of a person’s healthcare needs.
Dr Edwin Hertzog, MediClinic’s current chairman, was commissioned by the then Rembrandt Group (now Remgro Group) to do a feasibility study on how lucrative private hospitals may be in 1983 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
After three years, MediClinic had four hospitals open and three more under development.
MediClinic now has 74 hospitals, five subacute hospitals, two mental health institutions, 18-day case clinics, and 18 outpatient clinics under its umbrella.
The group is focused on offering specialist-oriented, multi-disciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that patients, medical practitioners, healthcare payers, and regulators consider it as the most respected and trusted supplier of healthcare services in each of its markets.
Reasons to Work for MediClinic
- Pleasant working environment
- Flexible working hours
- Generous leave benefits
- Market-related remuneration packages
- Subsidised medical aid
- Retirement fund membership
- Bonuses and incentives
Job Opportunities Available in MediClinic Vacancies
Globally respected, MediClinic is an international private healthcare group and an employer of choice.
In fact, the group is always looking to offer exciting private practice opportunities to specialists or doctors at its facilities and hospitals across South Africa and Namibia.
Browse the list of MediClinic vacancies below to find the most suitable position for you.
1. General Surgeon
A general surgeon is a surgeon who conducts surgery for a variety of ailments.
As a general surgeon, you must be emotionally resilient, able to communicate effectively and have the physical stamina to deal with the rigours of surgery.
To be successful, you must have excellent organisational abilities as well as the ability to successfully lead and manage a team while working under pressure.
High manual dexterity, superb hand-eye coordination, and great visuospatial awareness are required of top applicants.
Skills needed:
- Superb organisational and time management skills
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Great management and leadership skills
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Registration as a medical doctor with the Interim Medical and Dental Council (IMDC) of South Africa for 1 year
- Years of experience practising as a general surgeon
- Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness
2. Anaesthesiologist
Recent MediClinic vacancies have several posts for this position.
As an anaesthesiologist, you will be responsible for the care and comfort of MediClinic’s patients before, during and immediately after medical and surgical procedures.
Also, you’ll be responsible for monitoring patient health through the administration of anaesthesia and other medication.
To be a successful candidate, you should be meticulous in your work, focused and detail-oriented. Also, you should be able to work under intense pressure and stress as you are responsible for people’s lives.
Skills needed:
- Strong detail-oriented ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to make quick decisions in a highly stressful environment
Essential qualifications and experience:
- A degree in medicine with a 4-year residency in anaesthesiology
- Strong knowledge of maths, science and medical practices
- A valid licence
3. Paediatrician
As a paediatrician, you will provide general medical care, monitors growth and development and tracks and administers immunizations for infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Also, you will ease children with chronic conditions and offer support and advice to parents about children’s health, safety, nutrition and fitness needs.
To be a successful candidate, you should be able to provide an accurate diagnosis based solely on visual and auditory indicators for children who cannot communicate effectively.
You should also have excellent decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills needed:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to relate to children
- Strong decision-making, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Good organisational, leadership and teamwork skills
- A caring and compassionate nature when working with children and their families
Essential qualifications and experience:
- A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency in paediatrics
- A licence and certification to practice paediatrics
4. Ophthalmologist
MediClinic is in need of a knowledgeable ophthalmologist to be responsible for repairing traumatic eye injuries, diagnosing eye ailments and prescribing medications.
Your responsibilities will range from simple duties, such as prescribing corrective lenses, to performing highly advanced duties, such as laser surgery.
To qualify, you should be willing to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the diseases, functions and anatomy of the eye. Also, you should be meticulous, analytical and have very steady hands.
Skills needed:
- Strong physics and math skills
- Good administrative and managerial skills
- Strong organisational, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Essential qualifications and experience:
- A medical degree in ophthalmology
- Successful completion of an internship and residency in ophthalmology
- A licence to practice
- Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions and anatomy of the eye
5. Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialise in diagnosing, studying, treating and managing mental disorders.
MediClinic is always on the lookout for an experienced psychiatrist to join its medical facility.
You will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments and regularly following up with the patient to check progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
To qualify as one, you should have a strong passion for helping patients overcome and manage their mental health. Typically, top candidates will be excellent listeners and communicators.
Skills needed:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior listening ability and emotional intelligence
- Expert diagnostic skills
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Doctor of Medicine
- Years of psychiatric residency
- Board of Psychiatry certification and licence
6. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
In the most recent MediClinic vacancies, many of its hospitals offered this role.
As an OB-GYN, you will be responsible for testing, diagnosing, treating and monitoring diseases and issues related to women’s health.
Also, you will be providing medical counsel and support to women during pregnancy and childbirth.
To be a successful candidate, you should be a highly skilled specialist who is passionate about women’s healthcare.
Skills needed:
- Strong communication skills
- Expert diagnostic skills
- Trustworthy and compassionate
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Doctor of Medicine
- Years of OB-GYN residency
- Board certification and licence
- Experience in practising medicine
7. Physician
Also known as a medical doctor, a physician works with patients to diagnose and treat a wide variety of common health problems, disorders and injuries.
MediClinic is looking for a compassionate physician to provide primary care for patients suffering from injuries and common illnesses.
As a physician, your responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, making recommendations on lifestyle changes and answering patients’ questions.
To be a successful candidate, you should be kind towards your patients. Also, you should be knowledgeable, detail-oriented, have good problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills needed:
- Good leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability and willingness to stay up to date on advancement, innovations and developments in the field
Essential qualifications and experience:
- A medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and internship
- A certification to practice medicine
- Knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of illnesses
How to Apply to MediClinic Vacancies
Visit MediClinic’s “Opportunities” webpage to view all available positions.
When you find a position that matches your skills and experience, follow the simple online application process and upload your latest CV and complete your personal details on your profile.
Furthermore, MediClinic recruiters will review your application and contact you as soon as possible.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an interview at a hospital within your nearest MediClinic network.
Directions to the hospital are available on the MediClinic Southern Africa website. Alternatively, you can receive it from the relevant recruitment team.
Have questions regarding your application? Call 0800 027 547 and select option 1 for recruitment or contact askhr@mediclinic.co.za.
Looking for other exciting careers in the medical and healthcare fields beside the MediClinic vacancies above? Apply to Life Healthcare or MPU Health vacancies to expose you to other lucrative job opportunities.