Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Internal Medicine) (Physician)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS289/2025
Karl Bremer Hospital
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Note:
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). Candidate may be subjected to a practical assessment The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from the date of advert.
Enquiries:
Dr. S Le Roux, tel. no. (021) 918 1733
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of internal medicine services. Develop and supervise quality of care improvement programs within the internal medicine unit. Supervision of junior medical staff and medical officers. Attendance and coordination of relevant administrative meetings like morbidity and mortality meetings and completing medico-legal documents timeously. Participation in the academic programmes in the hospital and all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethically required. Assisting with the implementation of and adherence to of ideal hospital standards within the department.
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise clinical training and teaching.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness to perform commuted overtime. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Groupwise).
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609, Grade 1: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Starting Date:
5/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 6/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
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