Jobs at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

•  Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable. Foreign qualified candidates require 1year 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.
•  Grade 2: Experience: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Experience: 10 years experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required performing community service as required in South Africa. Senior Certificate Grade 12 or equivalent Plus MBCHB Degree or Equivalent qualification, Plus Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice
• The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male, African Female Additional Qualification/ Information Required Prior clinical care experience in Internal Medicine will be considered as an advantage at short-listing. Internal Medicine specific certification / examinations through the CMSA including the Diploma in Internal medicine and FCP Part 1 will be an added advantage at short-listing.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Sound clinical and patient management skills; human resource management; information management; quality assurance programs Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy, and medical ethics. 

DUTIES :

• Clinical skills appropriate to the delivery of Internal Medicine services in the context of Grey’s Hospital, as a tertiary health care facility and referral centre.
• Perform duties as part of an extended health care team providing 24 hour per day health care services. Note: Performance of Group 3 Overtime (13 – 20 hours per week) is mandatory but may be subject to change depending on operational demands Performance of duties in Area 2, as determined by the Chief Specialist in Internal Medicine and may include rotations between hospitals in the Pietermaritzburg metropole and outreach service to hospitals in Area 2 Performance of tasks supporting clinical care, as allocated by the management team; Participation in quality improvement programmes is required.
• Contribute to the development of the service by willingness to learn and teach, including undergraduate and intern teaching and participation in academic activities of the department, including research. Participate in quality assessment initiatives and audits Provide supervision and support to staff involved in health care services and facilitate the provision of health services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

The Above Post: 

• Grade 1: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) standard 10/or (Vocational National Certificate, Registration with SANC as general Nurse (Current South African Nursing Council receipt-license to practice 2026) Basic R425 qualification (i.e., Degree/ Diploma in Nursing qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Registration with SANC General Nurse (Current South African Nursing Council receipt –licence to practice 2026.
• A Post basic qualification in Primary Health Care, Clinical Nursing science, Health assessment, Treatment and Cure with duration of at least one year, accredited with the South African Nursing Council PHC.
• A minimum of 9 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a professional Nurse and Midwifery with the SANC in General Nursing, of which 5 years must be recognisable experience after obtaining 1 year post basic qualification in primary Health care. Experience in TB/HIV/AIDS management, HIV/AIDS Certificate, Diploma. Driver’s License, Computer Certificate and NIMART Training.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Thorough knowledge and insight of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statuses and other relevant legal framework such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Operational management skills. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders, health care users and givers.
• Good communication skills, Report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking, Problem solving, Information management and Planning and Organizing skills, Computer skills. Leadership, decision making, supervisory and problem-solving skills. Coaching, conflict handling and counselling skills. Financial and Budgetary knowledge and skills pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Disciplinary code procedure, Grievance procedure and financial policies and practices. 

DUTIES :

• Responsible for overall supervision of an integrated quality and comprehensive primary health care services delivery to the community. Improve outcomes of by focusing on health prevention, Health promotion, curative and rehabilitative approach through implementation of policies, guidelines and SOPs. Ensure PITC and adherence counselling is being provided to clients in the facility. Promote advocacy, disclosure and adherence to treatment and care thus, ensuring that facilities comply with the Batho Pele Principles.
• Ensure provision of Primary prevention and strategies and integrated screening of TB, HIV, COVID 19, NCDs STIs and Mental Health. Ensure availability of medication, essential equipment and supplies a well as proper utilization thereof.
• Participate in the realization and maintenance of ideal clinic program, (ICRM) to comply with norms and standards of the health establishment according to OHSC.
• Ensure data Management is implemented and monitored. Ensure communication and collaboration with other stakeholders is improved through the support of OSS interventions. Maintain interpectoral collaborations with other government structures. Participate in monitoring of hr performance through EPMDS. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Radiographer Grade 1 Nil Experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community services and the appropriate/recognizable experience in respect of foreign qualified not required to perform community service.
• Radiographer Grade 2 minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community services in the appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified not required to perform community service.
• Radiographer Grade 3 minimum of 20 years with appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community services, and 21 year appropriate/recognized experience after registration as a Radiographer with the HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified not required to perform community service.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of diagnostic Radiography procedures, including computed tomography and fluoroscopy, and equipment. Sound knowledge of radiation control and safety measures. Computer literacy. Knowledge of relevant health and safety Acts. Ability to communicate effectively and problem-solving skills. Good interpersonal relations and ability to perform well within a team. Ability to perform basic quality assurance tests 

DUTIES :

• To provide high quality Diagnostic Radiographic service according to patient needs. To promote good health practices and ensure optimal care of patients. To execute all clinical procedures completely to prevent complications.
• To provide a 24-hour radiographic service including weekends and public holidays. To perform reception, clerical duties as required. To compile reports as required in working environment.
• To comply with safe radiation protection standards. To contribute to the overall work process in the component. To comply with and promote Batho Pele principals. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Standard 10/ Grade 12.3-5 years’ experience in patient administration component.
• NB: Valid driver’s license Code 8/10.Certificate in Record Management.
• Knowledge, Skill, Training and Competencies Required: Extensive knowledge and experience in patient administration procedures. Sound knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury instruction, UPFS and handling of money. Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Organizing, planning and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct employee’s performance review and compile report. Supervise staff and ensure proper implementation of EPMDS. Ensure implementation of UPFS through proper assessment of patient.
• Develop implement and maintain patient administration systems and services for the CHC/Hospital to ensure quality standards are met. Assist with the collection and verification of patient related information /statistics and the development of reports in support of accurate and timeous management reporting processes.
• Supervise and control the safekeeping of patient records and patient valuable. Develop, implement and monitor measures designated to optimize the collection of revenue. Ensure preparation and submission of financial reports/returns on monthly basis and perform month end /year and process.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review risk management plans. Participate in service delivery program. Develop, implement and monitor measures aimed at reducing waiting time. Implement discipline and guidance. Ensure effective efficient and economical utilization of resources allocated to the component including the development of staff. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (senior certificate) N3/NQL 3. Passing a trade test in plumbing in terms of section (1 392) of the manpower training act 1981, as amended. Artisan 
• Grade A: 0-2 years’ experience in plumbing field. Artisan 
• Grade B: At least 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant trade certificate. Valid driver’s license.
• NB: work experience (certificate of service) endorsed by HR Office. Valid driver’s license Code 8/ 10. Certificate in Records Management.
• Knowledge, Skill, Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and safety standards. Knowledge of basic maintenance and repair of broken pipes. Knowledge of safety systems of work. Ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Knowledge of Batho Pele principles.

DUTIES :

• Installation, Repairs and maintenance of high pressure and low-pressure geyser. Installation and repairs to toilets, urinals and other ablution facilities such as shower and baths. Etc. Installation and repair to water sewerage reticulation system. Clear blocked drains, guttery, down pipes, wastewater lines and branch lines.
• Take and record water supply readings daily. Maintenance on fire hose main supply readings daily. Daily reporting fault, job progress and daily completion of job card/time sheets as per auditor’s instruction Be prepared to visit primary health care clinics to perform maintenance duties when required. Installation of gutter and down pipes and galvanized pipes.
• Compile and submit reports, provide input on the compilation of technical report. From part of multi-disciplinary team doing rounds in the hospital and clinics and necessary steps to fix all identified shortfalls. Be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. To take responsibility for in-house training and advancement of subordinates. To perform standby duties and after-hours call outs. Keep an up to date and current equipment register .Be responsible for materials issued and completing job cards
• .Always adhere to safe working practices (in accordance to the O.H. & S ACT85/1993) . Daily reporting fault progress and daily completion of job cards/time sheets as per auditor’s instructions .Job cards for completed work must be signed by the department concerned and list material used .Attend safety and practical orientated training courses and lectures. To perform standby duties and after-hours call outs.
• These duties at times can include the duties associated with other trade such as the fitter, plumber the carpenter. Work overtime with remuneration when considering and with the approval of the maintenance supervisor must be prepared, at times of crisis, to perform other essential services such as strikes, floods etc.viz. Maintenance oriented duties.