Sessional Medical Specialist Grade 1,2 or 3 (Orthopaedics) at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Specialist Grade 1: R 671 840. 00 Package p.a.
• No Experience required.
• Medical Specialist Grade 2: R 766 480. 00p.a.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
• Medical Specialist Grade 3: R 887 120.00p.a.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
• Senior certificate, MBChB degree or equivalent. A valid and current registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Orthopaedics. Plus post registration experience as a Specialist in Orthopaedics relevant to the grade.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Sound knowledge of clinical and patient management skills within the discipline.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients as well as ability to deal with all emergencies.
• Ability to supervise and teach junior staff as well as prepare them for the diploma in Orthopaedics.
• Leadership, decision making, communication, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Sound medical ethical practice skills.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management and of current Health and Public Servants Legislations, regulations and policy

RESPONSIBILITIES/KRA'S

• Provide specialist Orthopaedic care to all patients in Ugu district. Provide for the effective running of the wards, outpatient department and operating Theatres.
• Capacity building in district hospitals and provision of outreach services with focus on improving orthopaedic services.
• Develop a CPD and training programme in all hospitals in the district.
• Support and supervise junior staff in the district hospitals and regional hospital complex. Develop and implement protocols for Orthopaedics.
• Support quality improvements in the hospital. Conduct research and train doctors towards a diploma in Orthopaedics.
• To perform commuted overtime in line with hospital needs and as per commuted overtime contract
• Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae

Closing Date 

30 JANUARY 2026