About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Specialist Grade 1, 2, or 3 to join the dynamic team at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This vital role is essential for ensuring high standards of patient care, supporting the institution’s mission, and participating in a collaborative medical environment. By contributing your expertise in anaesthetics and critical care, you will make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of the community.
As a Medical Specialist at Grey’s Hospital, you will not only be involved in the administration of anaesthesia but also play a crucial role in supervising both postgraduate and undergraduate training. Your commitment to excellence in patient care will help shape the next generation of medical professionals while ensuring critical care management aligns with the highest standards of practice.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services and upholding the highest standards of health and safety across South Africa. Its mission is to promote the health of all citizens through accessible and quality healthcare services. Working within this department means being part of a collective effort to enhance public health and contribute positively to the lives of individuals and communities across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Administer anaesthesia and oversee patient care in critical situations.
- Participate in the after-hours call system and manage commuted overtime.
- Collaborate with other metropolitan hospitals and medical schools when necessary.
- Supervise and mentor postgraduate and undergraduate medical trainees.
- Assess and manage the care of critically ill patients, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Support the Head of Department in maintaining high standards of patient care and services.
- Rotate through the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for up to six months as required.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12/Senior Certificate.
- An MBChB degree or equivalent qualification.
- Registration as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Relevant experience as a Medical Specialist, with varying requirements based on the grade applied for (1, 2, or 3).
- Sound clinical knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and demonstrate stress tolerance.
How to Apply
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Grey’s Hospital, Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Requirements
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.MBChB or equivalent.
FCS (SA) or MMED (Anaesthetics) Plus Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiologist.
Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.
Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
Foreign candidates require 1 Year relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service.
Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline.
Foreign candidates will require 6 Years relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service.
Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline.
Foreign candidates will require 11 Years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Sound clinical knowledge within the department of Anaesthesiology.
Good communication and human relations.
Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline.
Assessment and management of patients.
Behavioural Attributes Required: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationships.
Job Duties
To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards of patient care and to perform duties / functions that fall within the reasonable prescripts of acceptable legislation.Accept responsibility for administration of anaesthesia.
Willingness to participate in the after-hours call system, with an undertaking to sign a contract to participate in 16 hours commuted overtime per week, is essential.
Overtime work will encompass both Critical Care and Anaesthesia call cover at any of the three hospitals in the PMB metropole.
Liaise with other Metropolitan hospitals and Medical School as and when necessary, in consultation with the Head of Department.
Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate training.
Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic / and training programmes.
Provide support to the Head of Department, in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and services are maintained.
Assess patients, plan, initiate and supervise medical care management of critically ill patients.
Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources.
This is a metropolitan post and the incumbent will be expected to be available for work at any of the metropolitan hospitals (Grey’s, Harry Gwala Regional and Northdale).
Willingness to rotate through ICU for up to 6 months is essential.
Candidates must remain within 30 minutes of the relevant PMB Hospital during all periods of on call at that hospital.
