Medical Doctor

**About The Pink Forum**

The Pink Forum is launching a **first-of-its-kind Children’s and Youth Social Wellness Clinic** in **Tembisa**, dedicated to providing **accessible, affordable, and integrated healthcare** for children and young people aged **6 months to 24 years**.

Our model combines **in-clinic medical services** with **The Pink Forum Early Childhood Development (ECD) Outreach Program**, which delivers health and developmental screenings directly to preschools and crèches. Together, these initiatives ensure that every child receives _A Healthy Start._

**Position: Medical Doctor (MBChB) & Clinical Team Lead**

**Location**: Tembisa
**Type**: Temp-to-Perm
**Application Deadline**: 31 October 2025

**Role Overview**

The Pink Forum is seeking a **qualified and motivated Medical Doctor (MBChB)** to serve as both **Clinician and Clinical Team Lead** at our Children’s and Youth Social Wellness Clinic.

**Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care**
- Conduct consultations, assessments, and follow-up care for children and youth.
- Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions.
- Prescribe medication and interpret diagnostic and laboratory results.
- Provide caregiver education, health promotion, and preventative guidance.

**Team Leadership & Coordination**
- Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary clinical team (nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists).
- Facilitate weekly clinical case reviews and care coordination meetings.
- Provide oversight and support for complex or referred cases.
- Mentor junior clinical staff and contribute to professional development.

**ECD Outreach Support**
- Provide medical oversight for The Pink Forum ECD Outreach Program.
- Review and manage referrals from ECD health and developmental screenings.
- Participate in periodic outreach visits to strengthen partnerships with ECD centres and caregivers.

**Quality & Compliance**
- Ensure compliance with **HPCSA** regulations, child protection laws, and clinic protocols.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards.
- Contribute to reporting, audits, and continuous quality improvement activities.

**Qualifications & Requirements**
- **MBChB degree (Essential).**:

- **Valid HPCSA registration.**:

- Completion of **Community Service** year.
- Minimum **1-2 years’ post-community service clinical experience** (Primary Care, Family Medicine, or Paediatrics preferred).
- Proven leadership and coordination skills within a clinical setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to **accessible, preventative, and community-based child and youth healthcare**.

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

Work Location: In person