About the Role
The Port Shepstone Regional Hospital is offering a compelling opportunity for a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine. This role is crucial in the vibrant city of Port Shepstone, located in KwaZulu-Natal, where you will have a direct impact on enhancing community health services. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will provide specialist services to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care in emergency situations. Your expertise will help shape a seamless and integrative service delivery system, making a profound difference in the lives of those you serve.
Working as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine is more than just a job; it’s a commitment to improving medical services within the Ugu district. This role not only involves direct patient care but also encompasses mentorship, education, and active participation in quality improvement programs. Your contributions will enhance the skills of fellow medical staff and elevate the standard of emergency care throughout the community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to promoting and providing accessible, quality healthcare services to all South Africans. The mandate encompasses a wide array of health services aimed at improving public health outcomes and ensuring that every individual receives the care they need. Working within this department means being part of a mission to enhance the health and well-being of communities across the nation, making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
What You’ll Do
- Provide specialist emergency medical services in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
- Perform, interpret, and report on procedures and studies relevant to emergency medicine.
- Develop and maintain referral pathways for effective patient care.
- Assist in capacity building at district hospitals and outreach services to improve medical service delivery.
- Conduct audits and morbidity and mortality reviews to enhance clinical practices.
- Develop clinical guidelines and quarterly reports to monitor and improve services.
- Engage in continuing medical education programs across Ugu district health institutions.
- Participate in teaching medical students and staff in emergency medicine.
- Actively contribute to the Quality Improvement Program within the department.
- Mentor and guide registrars and medical officers in clinical practices and standards.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent.
- An MBChB degree and a Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (FCEM) from South Africa.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine, with a current registration certificate.
- For Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years relevant post-registration experience.
- For Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years relevant post-registration experience.
- Strong clinical knowledge and skills in emergency medicine.
- Good communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies.
- A commitment to maintaining high clinical, professional, and ethical standards.
How to Apply
Applications should be posted or hand delivered to the Human Resource Manager at Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240.
Requirements
Grade 1: No Experience required.Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent.
MBChB degree & FCEM(SA).
An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
Registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
Current HPCSA Registration card 2026/2027.
Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Clinical knowledge, competency and skills in Emergency Medicine.
Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
Good communication skills, leadership and decision-making qualities.
Ability to diagnose and treat common medical and trauma problems.
Ability to manage a team of doctors in delivering emergency care to patients.
Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and Policies.
Concern for excellence.
Job Duties
Provide specialist services in designated area of responsibility within accepted guidelines and protocols.Perform, interpret and report procedures and studies within the designated specialty.
Provide appropriate level of care, referral pathways, seamless and integrative service delivery system.
Assist the Head Clinical Unit in capacity building in district hospitals and provision of outreach services with focus on improving medical services.
Conduct audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, develop clinical guidelines, protocols, quarterly reports, monitoring inappropriate referrals for specialty.
Active participation in continuing medical education programs for the entire Ugu district health institutions.
Participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching of Emergency Medicine.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Program in the department.
Participate in clinical audit activities within the department.
Be responsible for teaching medical students, paramedical staff, nursing staff, registrars and medical officers.
Assist in sustaining a DipPEC and Registrar teaching programme.
Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards related to Emergency Medicine.
