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Hello,

I'm not a GP but I try to give you a brief overview.

Healthcare in Mauritius is divided into 3 main segments; public (state) hospitals, private clinics and institutions and finally doctors with their own practices.

For non-emergency issues, people would either visit a public hospital or a private clinic. No need to check in with a GP first.

Now for more complicated problems, all 3 come into play.
The patient may choose to go to a public hospital. However public healthcare, while free,  tend to be slow and the level of services are sometimes substandard.

Or he/she may instead opt for a private clinic or a private practice but this comes at a cost.

That said, medical professionals who work with public or private hospitals often have their own practices. So the guy you see at a private consultation can be the same person working at a hospital or at a private clinic.

So the decision to choose one of the three rests mostly on other factors like your budget, comfort, level of services, amenities, intimacy, type of health complications, etc.
Example; if someone got health insurance, it would be logical to visit a private clinic.

Regarding job opportunities, it's mostly private clinics who recruit expats. However, to get a job, you will need a work or an occupation permit as a professional. And to obtain this sesame, you will have to prove your qualifications and experience.
And if I'm not mistaken, your credentials must be validated by the Medical Council of Mauritius before you can start on your job.

Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I have been emailing some of the private clinics and starting to get the process started.
Thanks again, Fiona

Good information