MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 (FAMILY MEDICINE) (King Dinzulu Hospital Complex)

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MEDICAL SPECIALIAST GRADE 1 (FAMILY MEDICINE)

Reference Number : KDHC 01/2026
Number of Posts : 1
Package : R 1 395 528.00 – R1 479 723.00 per annum (all - inclusive package consists of a 70% basic Salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules)
Enquiries : Dr TP Mabesa- Senior Manager: Medical Services, Tel. 031 242 1181

Requirements :

Senior Certificate/Matric (Grade 12)
An appropriate qualification in the health science: MBCHB plus current registration with HPCSA, as a Medical Specialist in Family medicine.
Foreign candidates require (1) year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Specialist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council of whom it is not required to perform Community Service
Community Service experience is excluded
Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (attach proof hereof)
Certificate of service must be attached
Matric certificate must be attached

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to that of a specialist family physician
Interpersonal skills:
Clinical and administrative decision making
Leadership and good communication skills
Computer literacy

Duties :

Manage medical inpatients and outpatients and staff clinic in the hospital.
Develop, monitor and evaluate clinical services to ensure quality assurance and conduct clinical audits.
Conduct Morbidity/ Mortality reviews and clinical audits.
Manage Complaints and Patient Safety incidents in line with the National guidelines.
Reduce waiting times in OPD.
Manage information and ensure performance indicator targets are met.
Provide clinical supervision to medical officers, medical interns and medical students
Manage data/ information and work towards achieving HAST performance targets.
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.
Ensure proper management of COT/call roster, leave and attendance register of staff allocated to family medicine.
Ensure proper management of resources such as laboratory services, blood services through laboratory and blood usage committee.
To initiate, monitor and evaluate community health outreach to our feeder health facilities on continuous basis
Engage in the academic programme for staff.

Notes :

N.B Participation in commuted overtime is compulsory. Overtime will be performed in family medicine/Accident & Emergency/Anaesthetics department.
The following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment Form (Form Z.83), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. Comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Copies of Qualification, Registration Certificate with SAPC and driver’s licence must not be submitted when applying for employment.
The Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83.
Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will NOT be accepted.
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, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
NO PAYMENT OF S & T AND RESETTLEMENT EXPENSES.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications.
All appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the Hospital. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED TO: Email to: KingdinuzuluHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za OR KGVREGISTRY@kznhealth.gov.za

Employer : King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex
Location : King Dinzulu Hospital Complex
Closing Date : 04 September 2026