Job Description

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 creches. 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.

This position offers an opportunity to combine

direct patient care

with

clinical leadership and outreach oversight

, shaping the delivery of accessible, high-quality healthcare for children and youth in the community. The ideal candidate is passionate about

paediatrics, family medicine, and preventative community-based care

.

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