Clinical Lead & Associate General Practitioner
Location: Fourways, Johannesburg
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Remuneration: Performance-based structure with earning potential linked to individual clinical activity and overall practice performance.
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/poPtizajv5V1JniCA
About the Role
Are you an experienced General Practitioner ready to take on a leadership role within a growing multidisciplinary healthcare practice?
We are seeking a high-calibre Clinical Lead & Associate General Practitioner to drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability at our Fourways branch.
This is more than a traditional GP role. As the primary on-site clinical leader, you will play a key role in shaping patient care, guiding multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice. You will be supported by a dedicated administrative and operational team, allowing you to focus on delivering outstanding patient outcomes while helping to build a thriving healthcare service.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Excellence
- Deliver high-quality primary healthcare services across a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients of all ages.
- Perform minor procedures including wound care, suturing, abscess drainage, joint injections, and other office-based interventions.
- Manage chronic disease programmes and preventative healthcare initiatives.
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and comprehensive clinical records.
Clinical Leadership & Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Facilitate effective communication and coordinated patient care across disciplines.
- Support the development and implementation of clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives.
Practice Operations
- Participate in day-to-day operational decision-making.
- Assist in managing patient flow, appointment capacity, and clinical efficiency.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and day-sheet management.
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient service and experience.
Financial Performance & Sustainability
- Develop an understanding of practice financial performance and key business metrics.
- Support revenue growth through effective clinical service delivery and multidisciplinary referrals where appropriate.
- Ensure accurate coding and billing in accordance with medical aid and regulatory requirements.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and POPIA requirements.
- Assist with clinical reporting, medical aid documentation, and quality assurance processes.
- Promote best practices in clinical governance and patient safety.
Patient & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong, long-term relationships with patients and healthcare partners.
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving patient retention, satisfaction, and continuity of care.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers, service providers, and referral networks.
What We Are Looking ForQualifications
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
- MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years post-community service clinical experience.
- Strong experience managing a broad range of primary care presentations in a busy practice environment.
- Experience in urgent care, occupational health, sports medicine, or procedural medicine will be advantageous.
Clinical Competence
- Confident in managing acute presentations and medical emergencies within a primary care setting.
- Strong procedural skills and independent clinical decision-making ability.
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care.
Leadership & Business Acumen
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of private healthcare operations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth and success of the practice.
What We Offer
- A competitive, performance-linked remuneration structure with significant earning potential.
- The opportunity to lead and influence a growing multidisciplinary healthcare practice.
- A collaborative, modern, patient-centred working environment.
- Comprehensive administrative and operational support.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and practice growth.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced General Practitioner who combines clinical excellence with leadership capability and a passion for building sustainable healthcare services, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now: https://forms.gle/poPtizajv5V1JniCA
Work Location: In person
