MEDICAL OFFICER (GRADE 1) X02 (ST Mary's Marianhill Hospital)

SAdocs · September 12, 2026, 9:30am

MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1

Reference Number : SMMH 01/MO/2026
Number of Posts : 02
Package : R 1 041 402 p.a (All-inclusive package)
Enquiries : Dr S. Base, Telephone: 031 717 1000

Requirements :

Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
MBChB degree or equivalent qualification PLUS
Proof of current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
Certificate of registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
Certificate of service from Current/previous employers stamped by HR must be attached
Diploma in Child Health and/ or experience in Paediatrics or Neonatology will be an added advantage.
All successful candidates will have to spend at least one (01) year in service.
Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Experience: No experience required.
Foreign qualified candidates require 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Duties :

The provision of promotive and preventive services as per hospital package of services taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community being served by the Facility.
Drive the Departmental health promotion strategy.
Use of clinical algorithms as per APC 101 Clinical Guidelines for the management of chronic non-communicable diseases and the management of chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS and TB Management of other minor ailments.
Managing the health of women and children, including reproductive health services.
Provision of rehabilitative services such as adherence to referral protocols to all relevant points of service delivery including community-based rehabilitation services, CHC, District Hospital and levels above: assessments and recommendations of disability grant application, provision of essential consumables including spinal packs to persons with disabilities and information to patients, families, caregivers about rehabilitation services.
Deliver services as per the service package of the health facility.
Give in-service training and support to nurses employed in the health facility.
Ensure compliance with the Essential Medicine List (EML).
Respond to emergencies, attend to victims and perpetrators of crimes, inter alia, sexual assault, rape, assault, drunken and negligent driving and any other Medico Legal Services required by the South African Police Services (SAPS).
Complete documentation, as required by the SAPS in terms of the abovementioned Medico Legal matter, including giving testimony in court.
Compliance with clinical governance requirements such as appropriate record keeping and referral.
At the request of and cost to the Department, attend training, orientation/induction and meetings.
Be prepared to drive to PHC Clinics and conduct outreach programmes.
Capacitate other health workers on medical issues.
Manage data and information as required by the Department.
Work towards achieving Departmental performance targets.
Contribute to the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme.
Participate in the implementation of quality improvement programmes including the Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) framework.
Ensure that infection control and health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
Maintain client satisfaction through quality service, innovation and medical care by upholding the principles of Batho Pele and Patient Rights and Responsibilities.
The incumbent will be accountable to the Clinical Manager and Medical Manager.

Notes :

Applications may be hand delivered, submitted via post and emailed to StMarysHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za
The reference number and position for which you are applying (as stated in the advert) must be clearly indicated in the column provided on the form Z83.
Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. However, should you not receive any response after three (03) months from the closing date of this advert; consider your application as unsuccessful.
People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts.
The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship) verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA.
Verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
The Department reserves the right not to fill the post/s.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS NO S&T CLAIMS WILL BE PAID

Employer : Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
Location : St Mary’s Marianhill Hospital
Closing Date : 21 September 2026