Medical Specialist: Surgery REF NO: PSH 19/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY :

• Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum 
• Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum 
• Grade 3: R1 899 182 per annum 
• The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. Other Benefits: 22% of basic salary – Rural Allowance & Commuted Overtime (conditions apply) 

CENTRE : Port Shepstone Regional Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 1: No Experience required. 
• Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery. 
• Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery.
• Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent. MBChB degree & FCS / Surgery. An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery. Current HPCSA Registration card 2026/2027.
• 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 HPCSA as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine. 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 HPCSA as a Specialist in Surgery.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Clinical knowledge, competency and skills in department of Surgery. Sound knowledge of health care system medical ethics. Good communication skills, leadership and decision-making qualities. Relevant teaching experience (clinical and operative) necessary for junior medical officers / interns training. Must have interests in research.
• Successful candidate will be obliged to perform an outreach programme under the guidance of the Head of Department. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and Policies. Good team building and problem solver. Excellent human, communication and leadership skills. Awareness of cross-cultural differences. Concern for excellence. 

DUTIES :

• Provide specialist services in designated area of responsibility within accepted guidelines and protocols. Provide appropriate level of care, referral pathways, seamless and integrative service delivery system.
• Supervision and training of junior staff at clinical and operative level. Facilitation of academic meetings. Must be able to provide an afterhours / emergency service as unit requirements. Review and implementation of district health service protocols. Statistical analysis to be able to produce relevant journal publications.
• To attend regular interdisciplinary meetings. To facilitate Outreach Programme to other hospitals within the district. To perform administrative duties required by the department. Provision of quality patient centred care for all patients. Training of undergraduate and post graduate medical students.
• Examination, investigation and treatment of patients in the clinics and wards as lay down by the Head of Department. Participation in activities within the discipline including Case presentations, Ward round presentations, Journal club and other departmental meetings.
• Conduct audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, develop clinical guidelines, protocols, quarterly reports, monitoring of inappropriate referrals for specialty. Provide surgical care to patients with surgical conditions, including trauma. Be responsible for basic operations, especially for general surgery emergencies and trauma. To supervise and teach new doctors in the treatment of general surgical conditions, including trauma.
• Conduct out-patient clinics in the hospital. Conduct patient management in the wards including both High Care (Resuscitation unit) and Intensive Care Unit and ensuring set standards are maintained. Be responsible for all letters and assist patients with SASSA forms and medico-legal issues and forms. Conduct research in the field of general surgery and trauma