About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking qualified Medical Specialists in General Surgery to join the dedicated team at Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital in KwaMashu. This important role is pivotal in providing high-quality surgical care to the community while ensuring adherence to patient care standards. As a Medical Specialist, you will contribute to the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional health services, which play a vital part in the overall well-being of the population in this bustling area of South Africa.
The responsibilities of this position extend beyond surgical procedures; they include the coordination of the Hepatobiliary Unit and Burns, as well as the administration of anaesthesia. Your expertise will not only enhance the clinical outcomes for patients but will also foster the growth of future medical professionals through the supervision of training programs. The work you do here will have a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve and the health care system as a whole.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health status of South Africans through the provision of comprehensive health services. Its mandate includes the oversight of health facilities, ensuring that they operate in compliance with legislation and deliver high-quality care. Working within this department means being part of a larger mission to enhance public health and promote wellness across communities, making it a fulfilling career choice for those passionate about making a difference.
What You’ll Do
- Execute surgical procedures with proficiency while adhering to patient care standards.
- Coordinate the Hepatobiliary Unit and Burns, utilizing both surgical and administrative skills.
- Assess patients and develop, initiate, and supervise medical care management plans.
- Participate in after-hours call duties and sign a contract for commuted overtime.
- Develop and maintain clinical protocols and guidelines, ensuring their proper implementation.
- Engage in the training and supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate medical students.
- Conduct continuous medical education sessions for multidisciplinary team members.
- Participate in outreach and in-reach programs to improve community health.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and engage in research, with the aim of publishing findings.
- Support the Head of Department in maintaining high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Need
- For Grade 1: Appropriate qualification and registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in General Surgery.
- For Grade 2: Appropriate qualification plus five years of post-registration experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
- For Grade 3: Appropriate qualification plus ten years of post-registration experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
- Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent, along with an MBCHB or equivalent.
- Current registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in General Surgery required.
- Knowledge of health legislation, medical ethics, epidemiology, and statistics is essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to manage patient assessments effectively.
How to Apply
Directives to candidates: Applications can be hand-delivered or couriered to the specified address or submitted via email as directed below.
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Requirements
Grade 1: Appropriate qualification Plus registration with HPCSA as a Specialist.In General Surgery.
No experience required.
Grade 2: Appropriate qualification plus five (05) years post registration Experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
Grade 3: Appropriate qualification plus ten (10) years post registration experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
Senior Certificate /Grade 12 or equivalent, an appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent Plus, registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery Plus Current registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in General Surgery (2026/2027 receipt).
FCS (SA) and MMed (Gen Surg), All successful candidates will have to spend minimum 1 year in service and those candidates with FCS and awaiting MMED may apply and will be considered.
Knowledge of current Health and Public Servants legislation, regulation and policy, including Medical Ethics, Epidemiology and Statistics.
Ability to provide Specialist Anaesthetic consultation and services.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Sound clinical knowledge within the department of Anaesthesiology.
Good communication and human relations 140 Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline.
Assessment and management of patients.
Participate in continuing professional development.
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.To co-ordinate the Hepatobiliary Unit and Burns of DPKISMH with necessary the necessary surgical and administrative skills.
Accept responsibility for administration of anaesthesia.
Assess patients, plan, initiate and supervise medical care management.
Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities.
Willingness to participate in the after- hours call system, with an undertaking to sign a contract to participate in commuted overtime per week, is essential.
Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines.
Implement and maintain an efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the Institution and referring facilities.
Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team members and conduct and stimulate research.
Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate training.
Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic / and training programmes.
Participate in the continued medical education programme in the institution.
Manage EPMDS of junior staff.
Participate in the extended management activities.
Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement programmes.
Develop and participate in the outreach/in reach programmes.
Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses Provide support to the Head of Department, in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and services are maintained.
Leadership and decision-making abilities as well as problem solving and conflict management.
Knowledge of Human Resource management.
Information management and quality assurance.
Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources.
Information management and quality assurance.
Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources.
