About the Role
The Department of Health is looking for a dedicated Medical Specialist in Nephrology to join their team based in the vibrant city of Durban, within the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) and surrounding functional region. This role is vital as it ensures the delivery of high-quality nephrology services to the community, impacting countless lives through the management of kidney-related health issues. As a specialist physician, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, engaging in advanced training, and contributing to the academic environment of the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.
This position not only offers an opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals in a central academic setting but also provides the chance to engage in meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for patients requiring nephrology care. The role is essential in promoting public health and advancing medical knowledge through continued research and clinical governance, making it a significant position within South Africa’s public service.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to ensuring that all South Africans have access to comprehensive healthcare services. Its mission focuses on promoting health, preventing illness, and providing quality healthcare to all citizens. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team that strives to improve health outcomes and the overall well-being of communities throughout the country. The Department of Health encourages professional growth, innovation, and collaboration, making it a fulfilling place to work.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Manage general nephrology services, including chronic peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.
- Participate in kidney transplant outpatient services and oversee haemodialysis services at IALCH.
- Perform procedural skills such as kidney biopsies and vascular access procedures.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff, nursing professionals, and allied healthcare workers.
- Engage in departmental administrative tasks and clinical governance activities.
- Contribute to academic and research programs, including teaching and training medical students and registrars.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits to enhance service delivery.
- Be available for after-hours, overtime, and on-call duties as required by the department.
What You’ll Need
- An MBChB or equivalent qualification with current registration as a Specialist Physician with HPCSA.
- For Grade 1: No prior experience required; Grade 2: Five years post-registration experience; Grade 3: Ten years post-registration experience as a Specialist Physician.
- Strong clinical knowledge in nephrology and internal medicine.
- Competence in managing acute and chronic dialysis, with interest in interventional procedures.
- Ability to teach and supervise medical staff and students effectively.
- Good leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, and clinical audit processes.
- Experience in clinical research and academic activities is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s license and own transport are required.
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to [email protected].
Requirements
MBChB or equivalent, FCP (SA).Current Registration with HPCSA as a Specialist Physician.
Registration Certificate as a Specialist Physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Experience: Grade 1: No experience required.
Grade 2: Five (5) years post registration experience as a Specialist Physician.
Grade 3: Ten (10) years post registration experience as a Specialist Physician Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competency Required: Drivers License and own transport.
Strong clinical knowledge in nephrology and internal medicine Competence in acute and chronic dialysis management Experience or interest in interventional nephrology procedures.
Ability to teach and supervise registrars, medical officers, interns, students, nursing, and allied health staff.
Good leadership, administrative, decision-making, and communication skills.
Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, and clinical audit processes.
Experience in clinical research and academic activities.
Sound understanding of medical ethics and professional practice.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will function as a Specialist Physician undergoing advanced training and development in Nephrology within a central academic environment.Provision of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care.
Management of: general nephrology services, chronic peritoneal dialysis programmes, acute and chronic haemodialysis services, kidney transplant outpatient services, Participation in the management of haemodialysis services at: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), DFR.
Performance and development of procedural skills including: native and transplant kidney biopsies, vascular haemodialysis access procedures, percutaneous Tenckhoff catheter insertions.
Supervision and support of junior medical staff, nursing staff, and allied healthcare professionals.
Participation in departmental administrative, clinical governance, and operational activities.
Active involvement in the academic and research programme of the Department of Nephrology.
Participation in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects.
Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate academic activities at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, including: student teaching, registrar training, undergraduate and postgraduate examinations Participation in after-hours, overtime, and on-call duties in accordance with departmental service requirements.
