Medical Officer:(Grade 1 Only) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable.
• Foreign qualified candidates require 1 year 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.
• Incumbents will be expected to work in the Department of Anaesthesia in Pietermaritzburg for at least one year.
• During which time they will receive appropriate training to pass the Diploma in Anaesthesia, (if this qualification is not already held).
• Anaesthetic Medical Officers will also be able to apply for a three-month rotation through Intensive Care during this year.
• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent MBCHB Degree or equivalent qualification Plus Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) (Applicants that wrote the DA examination in July 2026 will be considered, but job offer will be contingent on proof of pass at this exam.) NB! (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of service endorsed by Human Resources) NB Those candidates who are still in their community service year may apply for the post on the understanding that appointment to the post can only be made after they have received registration from the HPCSA as a medical practitioner.
• NB: Those candidates who hold a bursary that requires them to work outside of Pietermaritzburg must supply a letter from the Institution/District Office that holds their service obligation indicating that the bursary holder will be released to come to Pietermaritzburg for training.
• Bursary holders who are unable to supply this authority will not be shortlisted.
• NB: Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from the shortlisted candidates only which must be submitted to on the day of the interview (ID copy, Driver’s license, educational qualifications, professional registration certificates, proof of current registrations etc.
• The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male, African Female Additional Qualifications And Experience ATLS, APLS, and ACLS.
• Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) Other relevant CMSA diplomas: Dip PEC(SA), DCH, Dip Obs Fellowship of Anaesthesia examinations or portions thereof.
• A minimum of six months’ clinical experience in a dedicated anaesthetic department which provides regional or tertiary level anaesthesia services Anaesthetic work experience in a large regional or tertiary hospital and/or in a registrar program Priority will be applied to incumbent/s that are available immediately to maintain clinical services.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Participation in the After Hours call system is essential Medical Practice as appropriate at post Community Service level Information management Current Health and Public service legislation, regulations and policy Medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics.

DUTIES :

• Clinical responsibility including examine, investigate diagnose and oversee treatment of patients.
• The incumbent will be part of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Group of hospitals and will be expected to rotate through all hospitals in Pietermaritzburg.
• To perform appropriate preoperative examination and optimisation of patients for planned surgery.
• To provide safe and appropriate anaesthesia during surgery.
• To participate in post-operative care of patients.
• Anaesthetists must be prepared for early starts to the working day (07:15) and late, unpredictable finishes to the normal working day.
• The nature of anaesthesia means that frequent weekend shifts are required inside the commuted overtime package.
• The incumbent will be part of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Group of hospitals and will be expected to rotate through all hospitals in Pietermaritzburg.
• Assist with human resource development for medical staff.
• Conduct Orientation and Induction Programme for new Medical staff Provide guidance and advice to junior medical staff (interns/CSOs) Assist with the development of training programmes Participate in relevant training programmes Maintain accurate and appropriate health records in accordance with the legal/ethical considerations and continuity of patient care Undertake continuing medical education and professional development and study professional literature e.g.
• Medical journals.
• To identify health care needs and communicate these to seniors so that new ideas could be developed on policies/methods/techniques and procedures.
• To participate in audit and quality control programs to improve the standard of patient care.
• To participate in departmental administration by ensuring compliance with all departmental rules and regulations with regard to leave, call rosters and rotations.
• To participate in Outreach services in the drainage area of Harry Gwala hospital as appropriate to their grade of qualification and experience.
• To maintain a logbook of clinical duties