About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Officer (Grade 1, 2, 3) to join the team at Grey’s Hospital in the vibrant city of Pietermaritzburg. This role is vital to the delivery of comprehensive Internal Medicine services at a tertiary healthcare facility and referral centre. As a Medical Officer, you will play an essential part in providing high-quality healthcare to the community, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care around the clock.
Your work will be crucial in supporting an extended healthcare team that delivers 24-hour medical services. The role not only involves direct patient care but also participation in quality improvement programs and academic activities, making it an enriching opportunity both for your professional growth and for the community you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting the health and well-being of South African citizens through accessible and quality healthcare services. With a mandate to provide comprehensive health services, the department plays a pivotal role in addressing public health challenges and improving health outcomes across the country. Working here means becoming part of a mission that prioritizes the health needs of the population, making a tangible difference in the lives of many.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver Internal Medicine services as part of a dedicated healthcare team
- Participate in 24-hour healthcare services to ensure patient needs are met
- Engage in quality improvement programs and audits
- Support the training and development of medical students and interns
- Contribute to the service’s development through teaching and research
- Provide supervision and support to junior staff and healthcare providers
What You’ll Need
- For Grade 1: No prior experience required; foreign-qualified candidates need 1 year post-registration experience
- For Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Medical Officer post-registration
- For Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
- An MBCHB degree or equivalent
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner
- Sound clinical and patient management skills
- Familiarity with current health legislation and medical ethics
Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resources Management Office, Grey’s Hospital, Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-delivered to 201 Town Bush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Requirements
Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable.Foreign qualified candidates require 1year 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.
Grade 2: Experience: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: Experience: 10 years experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required performing community service as required in South Africa.
Senior Certificate Grade 12 or equivalent Plus MBCHB Degree or Equivalent qualification, Plus Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male, African Female Additional Qualification/ Information Required Prior clinical care experience in Internal Medicine will be considered as an advantage at short-listing.
Internal Medicine specific certification / examinations through the CMSA including the Diploma in Internal medicine and FCP Part 1 will be an added advantage at short-listing.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Sound clinical and patient management skills; human resource management; information management; quality assurance programs Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy, and medical ethics.
Job Duties
Clinical skills appropriate to the delivery of Internal Medicine services in the context of Grey’s Hospital, as a tertiary health care facility and referral centre.Perform duties as part of an extended health care team providing 24 hour per day health care services.
Note: Performance of Group 3 Overtime (13 – 20 hours per week) is mandatory but may be subject to change depending on operational demands Performance of duties in Area 2, as determined by the Chief Specialist in Internal Medicine and may include rotations between hospitals in the Pietermaritzburg metropole and outreach service to hospitals in Area 2 Performance of tasks supporting clinical care, as allocated by the management team; Participation in quality improvement programmes is required.
Contribute to the development of the service by willingness to learn and teach, including undergraduate and intern teaching and participation in academic activities of the department, including research.
Participate in quality assessment initiatives and audits Provide supervision and support to staff involved in health care services and facilitate the provision of health services.
