Medical Officer
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital - Windhoek
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Not specified
Posted: 21 Oct 2026 (3 days ago)
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Officer to join our clinical team at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek. The successful candidate will provide high-quality acute medical care, diagnose and manage medical conditions, treat complications and contribute to disease prevention. We require a medical professional who demonstrates clinical independence, sound judgement and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide quality medical care and accurate clinical diagnoses.
- Prescribe appropriate and cost-effective medications.
- Assess patients and identify priority healthcare needs.
- Develop appropriate treatment and patient management plans.
- Make timely decisions regarding referrals to higher levels of care.
- Participate in emergency medical coverage on a 24-hour basis as scheduled.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records.
- Ensure all clinical documentation complies with professional standards.
- Remain informed about advances in medical technology, diagnostic equipment, treatment methods, government regulations and health insurance requirements.
- Demonstrate effective organisational, interpersonal, decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree.
- Current registration with the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA).
- Five years of relevant clinical experience, including rotations in Surgery, Anaesthesia, Trauma and Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Updated course accreditation in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their CV to cv@lpph.com.na by 26 October 2026.
Duty Station: Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, Windhoek, Namibia.