PARAY MISSION HOSPITAL
Position: Medical Officer (1)
Location: Paray Mission Hospital, Thaba-Tseka District
Application Deadline: 9 January 2026
Paray Mission Hospital is a Roman Catholic Church health facility situated in the administrative centre of Thaba-Tseka District. The hospital operates under the leadership of the Archbishop of Maseru and is managed by the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa in collaboration with the Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL). Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and holistic quality healthcare to all individuals.
Paray Mission Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified and dedicated candidates for the position of Medical Officer.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Medical Superintendent, the Medical Officer will be responsible for patient management, coordination of public health activities within the Health Service Area (HSA), and overall management of hospital health services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of assigned hospital wards, conduct ward rounds, and actively participate in general rounds.
- Perform physical examinations, arrange routine investigations, and document detailed patient notes in line with hospital protocols.
- Maintain records and registers as directed by the Medical Superintendent.
- Ensure continuity of patient care by reviewing and refining clinical management plans initiated by interns.
- Evaluate patient symptoms, determine appropriate diagnoses, and conduct research where necessary.
- Prescribe appropriate medications based on patients’ medical histories.
- Provide guidance on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Prepare and present monthly ward case reports to the Medical Superintendent.
- Coordinate clinical presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of bone-related medical conditions, including fracture management and musculoskeletal health.
- Remain on hospital premises during duty hours unless permission is granted by the Deputy Medical Superintendent or Medical Superintendent.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid MB.ChB / MD degree
- Registered with the Lesotho Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Council
- Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and patient care skills
Submission of Applications
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as one PDF file:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of certificates and transcripts
- Certified copy of identity document
Email applications to:
[email protected]
Or hand-deliver to:
The Human Resources Office
Paray Mission Hospital
P.O. Box 2
Thaba-Tseka 550
Thabong 1