Medical Officer – Affinity Health

Position: Medical Officer

Employer: National Risk Managers (Affinity Health)

Location: Benoni, Gauteng

National Risk Managers, operating under Affinity Health, seeks a dedicated Medical Officer for our Benoni, Gauteng branch. This vital role involves providing confidential clinical guidance to patients, meticulously reviewing medical reports, and devising effective treatment plans. Key responsibilities include:

• Initiating and analyzing treatment strategies.
• Thoroughly reviewing medical reports and devising treatment plans accordingly.
• Engaging patients in discussions regarding test results and prescribed treatments.
• Vigilantly monitoring patient progress and response to treatments.
• Diagnosing and managing chronic diseases in adherence to designated scheme rules and protocols.
• Delivering confidential clinical advice to patients.
• Overseeing primary healthcare patients referred by The Medical Society clinicians.
• Making appropriate referrals to other providers.
• Conducting tele-consultations with patients beyond nurse’s scope.

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 Occasional Saturdays

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Official license to practice.

Desirable Qualifications:

• MSc or Diploma in Clinical Trials.
• Diploma in Occupational Health.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience within a general practice.

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to clinical trials.
• Previous involvement in oncology, HIV, Oncology, and Diabetes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to operate with both clinical expertise and business acumen.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Effective communication skills across all business levels.

Attributes:

• Team player.
• Compassionate.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated.
• Thrives under pressure.
• Excellent time management.
• Honest, hardworking, and humble demeanor.