Western Cape: Medical Officer – Geriatric & Primary Care posted by Faircape

At Faircape Health Institute and Faircape Life, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services within our luxury retirement villages and healthcare environments. Our focus is on promoting quality of life, continuity of care, and clinical excellence through well-supported multidisciplinary teams and holistic resident care. We are seeking a compassionate, clinically confident, and service-driven Medical Officer Geriatric & Primary Care to join our team, working across three facilities Tokai Estate, Cle Du Cap and Noordhoek Manor, with Tokai Estate serving as the primary base of operation . This role focuses on delivering high-quality retirement village and outpatient medical care while building long-term relationships with residents and supporting their ongoing healthcare needs. This role is ideal for a doctor who enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and their families, providing continuity of care, and managing a broad range of healthcare needs within a retirement community. Unlike traditional high-volume practices, this position offers the opportunity to follow patients throughout their healthcare journey while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You will be exposed to a diverse patient population, including chronic disease management, geriatric medicine, preventative healthcare and multidisciplinary care planning. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, care teams, and village management to ensure residents receive proactive, holistic, and high-quality medical care. Key Responsibilities Conduct outpatient consultations and ongoing medical management of residents Run and manage scheduled clinic sessions within the designated clinic operating times Independently manage and coordinate resident appointments and follow-up consultations within the facility environment Manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the retirement village environment Provide preventative healthcare and wellness-focused interventions Ensure accurate clinical coding and billing practices are applied for all services rendered Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date clinical documentation Collaborate closely with nursing teams, allied healthcare professionals, and village management Support continuity of care and ensure appropriate referrals where required Assist with family communication and care planning discussions when necessary Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure holistic patient care Ensure ethical, patient-centred, and evidence-based clinical practice Requirements Qualifications Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery ( MBChB ) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Short courses in Geriatric Medicine or Elderly Care – advantageous Palliative Care training or certification – advantageous Experience and Requirements Minimum 3 years post-community service experience Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Previous experience in outpatient, primary healthcare, family medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation, or long-term care advantageous Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare environments advantageous Exposure to retirement village or elderly patient care would be beneficial Skills and Attributes Strong communication and relationship-building skills Comfortable working independently within a structured healthcare environment Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to manage clinic flow, appointments, and patient continuity of care effectively High level of professionalism, clinical accountability, and attention to detail Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care Why Join Us? At Faircape Group, we value our medical professionals and offer: Above market related salaries – We pay for excellence Quarterly performance bonuses rewarding your impact and results Discounted ISP packages stay connected at home for less Real growth opportunities within a stable, expanding group Exposure to a collaborative working environment The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and patients every day Specific Requirements Valid drivers license and reliable transport essential Willingness to travel between facilities when operationally required Clear criminal and credit record Two written references from your most recent employer If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care within a supportive and progressive healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about Faircape, visit: Faircape Group Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.