Medical Officer – Emergency Department

Provide acute emergency care in one of PNG’s busiest Emergency Departments.

Emergency Department at PMGH

Working at PMGH

Our Emergency Department team provides critical, life-saving care for patients across PNG.

Position: Medical Officer – Emergency Department

Department: Emergency Medicine

Location: Port Moresby General Hospital, Korobosea

Employment type: Full time

About the role

As a Medical Officer in the Emergency Department, you will assess, stabilise and treat patients presenting with medical, surgical, trauma and paediatric emergencies. You will work under the supervision of senior specialists and collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide immediate clinical assessment and emergency care.
  • Perform diagnostic investigations and interpret results.
  • Support trauma resuscitation and critical care procedures.
  • Maintain detailed clinical documentation for all cases.
  • Assist and supervise junior doctors and medical students.

Essential requirements

  • Medical degree recognised in Papua New Guinea.
  • Eligible for registration with the PNG Medical Board.
  • Experience in acute, emergency or critical care settings.
  • Strong clinical judgement and communication skills.

Desirable

  • Training in ACLS, ATLS, or other emergency life support programs.
  • Experience in a busy referral or teaching hospital.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application using the online PMGH job application form.

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