Jobs at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY AND EXPERIRNCE REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Specialist Grade 1: R 671, 840.00 Package p.a
• 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 HPCSA as a Specialist.
• Medical Specialist Grade 2: R 766, 480.00 Package pa
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Medical Specialist Grade 3: R 887, 120.00 Package p.a.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• Senior Certificate, MBChB degree & FCS/Ophthalmology. An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Current HPCSA Registration card 2025/2026. 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 Ophthalmology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Broad sound knowledge and experience in ophthalmology. Ability to teach and supervise junior staff.
• Good management and administrative skills and research principles.
• Good communication, decision making problem solving, leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of relevant acts, regulations and policies in regard to medical ethics.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KRA'S

• Provide a specialist ophthalmology service to Port Shepstone Hospital and the whole of Ugu District on outreach basis and referral.
• Control and manage these services as delegated.
• Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards related to these services.
• Provide after hour care in accordance with the commuted overtime contract.
• Provide expert opinion where required. Assist with the supervision, support, training and development of medical officers and interns.
• Participate in the departmental academic programme and clinical governance. Ensure correct management through implementation of quality standard and practice.
• Conduct and assist in research.

Closing Date: 30 JANUARY 2026

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SALARY AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Medical Specialist Grade 1: R 671, 840.00 Package p.a
Appropriate qualification (MBChB or equivalent) plus registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
Medical Specialist Grade 2: R 766, 480.00 Package pa
Appropriate qualification (MBChB or equivalent), registration certificate, plus Five (5) years' experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in (Psychiatry). Medical Specialist Grade 3: R 887, 120.00 Package p.a.
Appropriate qualification (MBChB) or equivalent), registration certificate, plus Ten (10) years' experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in (Psychiatry).

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST

• Senior Certificate, MBChB Degree plus FC Psychiatry or M Med Psychiatry or equivalent. Current (2026) registration with the HPCSA.
• Appropriate and relevant experience, skills, knowledge and competencies in Psychiatry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Sound knowledge of clinical concept within the department of Psychiatry.
• Good clinical skills to carry out advance clinical services. Research and organizational ability. Supervisory and teaching skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to diagnose and manage most common psychiatry conditions, including emergencies.
• Leadership, managerial and supervisory skills. Financial and project management.
• Sound knowledge of the legislative framework and protocols that govern Mental Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES/KRA'S

• Provide safe, ethical and high quality of care through the development of standard, audits, research and assessments in the following arrears:
• Clinical and customer care (patient perspective).
• Close the gap to provide package of service.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation system with performance indicators, outputs, outcomes and target in agreement with the institutional management.
• Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines ensuring efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the hospital referring and receiving facilities.
• To promote team work and improve relations within and between other specialities and other stakeholders within the referral system to improve service delivery capacity.
• Plan and provide continuous medical education to multi multidisciplinary team member.
• Manage performance of junior staff within the era of control. Assist with the process to plan, monitor and evaluate the cost effectiveness of service provided.

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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