Medical Specialist Grades 1 – 3 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate or Equivalent. MBCHB degree or equivalent qualification plus appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in a normal specialty (Orthopaedic). Certificate of registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic. Current (2026) registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA. 
• Grade 1: No experience required. 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 the Health Professions of South Africa. 
• Grade 2: Further to the minimum requirements mentioned herein, the appointment to Grade 2 requires 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic.
• Grade 3: Further to the minimum requirements mentioned herein, the appointment to Grade 3 requires 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic.
• Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge and experience in the Orthopaedics. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Good Communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills. Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development Comprehensive knowledge of speciality Discipline. 

DUTIES :

• Provide safe, ethical and high quality of care through the development of standards and risk assessments in clinical and customer care (patient perspective) in the respective specialty. Provide a full package of services including after hour services. 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, conduct and stimulate research. Manage and direct performance of junior staff within the area of control. Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities. Provide Specialist services and support to the Clinical Head of Unit. Ensure Compliance with Norms and Standards as prescribed by Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). 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 programme. Ensure a functional referral system. Actively participate in the academic programme run by the Department of Health for the postgraduate training of Registrars. Clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. 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. Competence in the clinical evaluation of patients, Interpretation of special investigations within the Discipline. Render efficient and cost-effective services to patients managed by the institution. Ensure Clinical Governance within the Discipline. Deliver an effective and efficient administration of all resources allocated to the Discipline. Assist the Head of Clinical Unit (HCU) to ensure an optimal delivery of Services within the Discipline. Assist HCU in the development of management protocols/policies for Department – Discipline. Assist with Quality Improvement imperatives including Clinical Audits (morbidity and mortality reporting and reviewing, clinical documentation audits etc.) and continuous professional development activities. Maintain satisfactory clinical professional and ethical standards in the department Engage in research and supervise registrar research. Partake in outreach programmes of the DOH. After hours participation in call roasters.