General Practitioner - Clinical
- Western Cape
- Training
- Full-time
- Job Title: General Practitioner
Standard hours: 08:00 - 17:00 daily; rotational shifts possibleAbout 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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