South Africa | General Practitioners & Surgeons


Volunteer Match
Eastern Cape & KwaZulu-Natal
Africa

Category
Industry
Healthcare / Health Services
Job Start Date
11/01/2027
Job End Date
10/01/2028
Application Closing Date
30/12/2026
Experience Required
Yes
Degree Required
Yes
Pay
From €75,000 To €95,000
Per Year    
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time Temporary
Travel
Travel Required

Job Description
Mission: Emergency Surgical Care & Public Health Capacity Building

Location: Eastern Cape & KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Employer: Volunteer Match / International Health Division

Role Description

We are recruiting experienced General Practitioners and Surgeons from Ireland to support regional medical centers in South Africa. The mission focuses on strengthening local surgical capacity, delivering emergency trauma care, and mentoring local junior doctors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level clinical and surgical interventions in regional hospital centers.

  • Perform emergency procedures and specialized surgical interventions.

  • Conduct clinical training and mentorship for local medical officers and staff.

  • Collaborate with local public health authorities to optimize patient care protocols.


Compensation & Benefits Package

  • Base Salary: €75,000 – €95,000 / year (depending on specialization and experience).

  • Hardship & Field Allowance: €800 / month.

  • Daily Per Diem: €45 / day.

  • Benefits: Full international medical insurance, return flights, private accommodation allowance, comprehensive emergency evacuation cover, and visa processing support.

Job Requirements
Candidate Profile
Medical Degree (MB BCh BAO or equivalent) registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.

Minimum 3 years of post-qualification clinical experience (Surgical specialization for Surgeons).

Fluency in English; strong intercultural communication skills.

Prior experience in low-resource settings or international missions is highly desirable.
Employer
Volunteer Match
Volunteer Match
5424 Sunol Blvd, Suite 10 PMB 1164
CA CA 94108
United States