Job Openings General Practitioner

About the job General Practitioner

Job Title: General Practitioner
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Standard hours: 08:00 - 17:00 daily; rotational shifts possible

About the Organisation:
This healthcare provider specialises in preventative screening and diagnostic services, combining AI-powered tools with patient-focused consultations. Their approach blends innovation and accessibility, aiming to deliver accurate health insights in a warm, respectful, and culturally aware setting. Professionals in this environment work across multiple disciplines to deliver early detection and comprehensive guest care.

Role Summary:
The General Practitioner plays a pivotal role in interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging results and providing compassionate, informative consultations. This includes reviewing AI-supported imaging data, advising patients on next steps, and coordinating specialist referrals. A strong focus is placed on preventative care, health education, and high-quality clinical engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpret diagnostic results from AI-supported tools, including oral imaging, mammography, and CT scans

  • Communicate medical findings clearly and empathetically to patients, ensuring understanding of conditions and treatment options

  • Provide preventive health guidance tailored to individual risk factors (e.g. oral hygiene, cancer screening follow-ups)

  • Educate patients on the importance of regular screenings and long-term health practices

  • Refer patients to appropriate specialists (e.g. oncologists, dentists) for complex diagnoses

  • Accurately maintain patient records in digital systems in line with POPIA requirements

  • Collaborate with radiologists, dentists, nurses, and other clinical teams to deliver holistic care

  • Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety protocols, as per healthcare regulations

  • Engage in continuous professional development (minimum 30 CPD points annually)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from an HPCSA-accredited institution

  • Additional training in AI-based diagnostic tools or imaging interpretation advantageous

  • HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner (essential)

  • Valid annual HPCSA practising certificate

Experience:

  • 1-3 years post-internship experience in primary care or diagnostic environments

  • Familiarity with imaging modalities (e.g. CT, mammography, oral imaging) preferred

  • Experience in private healthcare or patient-facing roles beneficial

Skills:

  • Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic results and using AI-supported tools

  • Empathetic, clear communicator able to explain complex concepts accessibly

  • Accuracy in digital record-keeping and confidentiality under POPIA

  • Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary teams

Core Competencies:

  • Clinical expertise in primary care and diagnostic interpretation

  • Patient-centric approach with compassion and respect

  • Technical adaptability to advanced imaging platforms

  • Strong verbal and written communication

  • Cultural sensitivity in patient interactions

  • Precision in documentation and result interpretation

  • Willingness to engage in ongoing learning and CPD

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements:

  • Maintain active HPCSA registration and comply with professional ethics

  • Ensure strict adherence to POPIA for all patient data

  • Follow hygiene and infection control protocols as required by the Department of Health

  • Complete at least 30 CPD points annually, including ethics

  • Work within BCEA guidelines (e.g., 54-hour week with overtime provision in a 6-day cycle)

Working Conditions:

  • On-site role based at a central diagnostic facility in Cape Town

  • Single shift: 08:00 - 17:00 (9 hours including meal break)

  • Regular patient interaction requiring professionalism and empathy

  • Minimal biohazard exposure due to strong safety protocols

  • Compliance with uniform and hygiene standards essential