_{17th March, 2026}

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

• Registered Specialist Emergency Physician (HPCSA)
• Proven experience working within an emergency centre environment
• Strong clinical governance and leadership capability
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior medical staff
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to maintaining clinical excellence and ongoing professional development

 
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
 
Does this sound like the right role for you? Click here to start your application
 
If this vacancy is closed or you have any questions please contact caron@medipath.co.za
 
Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.

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