Emergency Medicine Physician

Lady Pohamba Private Hospital - Windhoek

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Not specified

Posted: 21 Oct 2026 (3 days ago)

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We are recruiting an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to join Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. The successful candidate will provide advanced emergency medical care, manage critically ill and injured patients, support clinical teams and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality emergency healthcare services. Key Responsibilities: - Provide emergency medical assessment, diagnosis and treatment. - Manage patients presenting with acute illnesses, serious injuries and life-threatening conditions. - Participate in the daily provision of emergency medical care within the Emergency Department. - Lead and support the management of major trauma cases and medical emergencies. - Determine priority healthcare needs and appropriate treatment strategies. - Make timely clinical decisions regarding specialist referrals and escalation of care. - Participate in emergency medical coverage on a 24-hour basis as scheduled. - Train, mentor and support Medical Officers and other clinical staff. - Collaborate with heads of clinical departments to achieve patient care objectives. - Organise, coordinate and monitor medical staff activities to maintain high clinical standards. - Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. - Participate actively in the Clinical Committee and hospital clinical governance activities. - Assist with clinical on-call rosters for specialists. - Stay informed about advances in emergency medicine, medical technologies and healthcare regulations. Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree. - Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC), if applicable. - Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine of South Africa (FCEM(SA)) and/or an MMED degree in Emergency Medicine. - Registration with the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA). - Minimum five years of experience in Emergency Medicine. - Updated accreditation or instructor status in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) will be an added advantage. - Strong clinical leadership, communication, organisational and decision-making skills. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV to cv@lpph.com.na before 2 November 2026. Duty Station: Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, Windhoek, Namibia.
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