Nursing & Other Medical Opportunities at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 (Senior Certificate) pass MBChB or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, post Community Service or foreign workforce management programme (FWMP) (NB.
• approval from NDOH to register with HPCSA, plus Police Clearance and SAQA verification for foreign candidates).
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a Paediatric Department. Current HPCSA registration. Valid Drivers’ license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Good knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, national and provincial policies, including the Code of Conduct, PFMA and HPCSA regulations.
• Good knowledge of National and Provincial Paediatric and Neonatal guidelines and policies, including the Child Care Act.
• Good knowledge of National, Provincial and District norms and standards for relevant clinical results.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication. Computer Literacy. Strong leadership, organizational, operational and contingency planning skills.
• Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict management.
• Medical/clinical skills. Analytical and creative thinking. Reporting and Administrative skills.
• Certification in appropriate Paediatric emergency training (PALS, KINC etc.) will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective comprehensive clinical service with respect to patient care at inpatients, outpatients and outreach levels.
• Briefing, informing, educating and counselling of patients/caregivers and appropriate relatives regarding diagnosis and management of patient.
• Member of multi-disciplinary team to manage emotional, social and physical aspects of the patient’s disease (Holistic Care & Management).
• Prescribe and administer medicine and treatment including minor surgical procedures, as per STG.
• Ensure continuous service delivery.
• Manage an appropriate referral service to patients as per district policies.
• Ensure an effective administered clinical department.
• Effective education, training and research.
• Ensure the development and implementation of quality assurance programs in line with Provincial and National standards.
• Manage the implementation of quality assurance programs and NHQIP’s, in accordance with NCS and IHRM standards.
• Manage the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the execution of policies and protocols at institutional level.
• Develop and implement operational plans and policies in line with the organisation’s goals. Management and participation in commuted overtime.
• Participate in all clinical governance activities, including complaints management and reduction.
• Ensure good clinical record keeping and feedback on discharge.
• Ensure safe medical practices in the institution to reduce the risk of medical legal cases as well as medical-legal risk for patients.
• Manage the practical training of junior medical officers/medical students and other personnel.
• Assess ongoing staff and medical equipment needs.
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships with all the members of institution.
• Keep up to date with new developments in medical management. 

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CENTRE : PMB Metropolitan Hospitals Complex: Greys Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. MBCHB / A qualification in Health Science: plus Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
•  Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 
• Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 
• Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Sound clinical knowledge and experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology surgical skills.
• Colposcopy skills. Possess adequate skills to be able to carry out minimally invasive surgery in Gynaecology. Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Information Management and Quality Assurance Programmes.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations and Policies.
• Knowledge of medical ethics, Knowledge of budget control, epidemiology and statistics. 

DUTIES :

• Participate in the delivery of 24-hour in and out-patient Obstetrics and Gynaecology service within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex.
• Participate in the delivery, supervision and support of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services within all hospitals in the Pietermaritzburg tertiary drainage area.
• Participate in the development and ongoing provision of under-and post post-graduate teaching of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Pietermaritzburg.
• Assist the Head of Department by providing administrative assistance and in the development of clinical protocols, and its implementation.
• Assist with staff development, evaluation and progress reporting.
• Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department.
• Conduct self-directed study to acquire knowledge and skills. 

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CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. MBCHB or Equivalent. MMed MMed (Sci).
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Internal Medicine. 
• Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
•  Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. 
• Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Recommendation: Experience or Interest in a medical subspecialty.
• Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Competent general medicals skills, appropriate for the level of a specialist in Internal Medicine;
• Ability and willingness to develop skills in various Internal Medicine subspecialties based on operational need and where possible, based on vocational interest.
• Ability and willingness to supervise and train junior staff, undergraduates, postgraduates, ancillary and nursing staff.
• Ability to apply public sector and health sector legislation, medical ethics and research ethics.
• Ability and willingness to participate in information management, quality assurance programmes, human resource management and financial and equipment management of relevant resources as appropriate to the post. 

DUTIES :

• Incumbent to be based at Greys Hospital.
• Clinical Duties: Assist or manage subspecialty services when required.
• Where possible, vocational interest will be supported.
• Participate in the after-hours Internal Medicine service as required by operational needs. Perform outreach services in Area 2.
• Academic Duties - Supervision and training of undergraduates, postgraduates, interns, medical officers and allied health care personnel.
• This includes Outpatient clinics, ward rounds, clinical bedside and procedural teaching. Formal tutorials, lectures and assessments.
• Participation in the departmental academic and clinical meeting programs. Assisting with administration related to academic activities.
• Research supervision.
• Administrative and managerial responsibilities: Assist with departmental clinical service administration; Assist with departmental junior staff supervision and administration;
• Assist in the development of clinical protocols for the Internal Medicine service.
• Participate in departmental audits and quality assurance programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. 

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CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification that allows with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Registration with South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse. Current registration with SANC.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.

Recommendations:

• A valid code 08 driver’s license. Computer Literacy (Word processing and spread sheet packages) plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Professional Nurse in Renal or Critical Care Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• High level of interpersonal relationship skills.
• High level of initiative and innovation.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• Knowledge of legislative, current public service and health-related legislations and health policies
• . Knowledge of legislative framework and of the Human Tissue Act.
• Ability to formulate policies relating to organ donation and referrals.
• Function objectively in a highly emotional environment of dealing with potential donors.
• Must be able to make the different members of the team work towards the common goal of a successful donor transplant. 

DUTIES :

• Identification, assessment and management of a potential cadaver donor.
• Coordinate and cross-cover with other transplant coordinators in the province
• . Coordinate and facilitate organ donation in the KZN province.
• Work and liaise with the transplant team at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital complex.
• Coordinate and facilitate potential donors' workup procedures and processes which involve screening of donors for suitability and understanding.
• Promote and create awareness of organ donation.
• Co-ordinate activities of the different disciplines during organ procurement.
• Provide counselling to relatives/family of potential donors.
• After-hours clinical participation in all transplant-related activities in KZN province.
• Provide education to Trauma, Theatre, Critical Care, Out-patient and clinical staff on potential cadaver identification and referral.
• Support facility in the development and implementation of institutional policies, Standard Operating Procedures and protocols.
• Participate in Outreach programme and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Participate in internal and external assessments and inspections. Conduct regular audits of the transplant processes. 

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CENTRE : Untunjambili Hospital 
REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12, Degree/ Diploma in general nursing and Midwifery. Current registration with SANC. (2023 Receipt). At lease minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience as a Professional Nurse after registration.
• Applicants are not submitting copies/attachments/proof/certificates/ID/Driver’s License/qualifications on application, only when shortlisted.
• Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Leadership, Management, planning, policies and procedures governing health care service delivery, especially the forensic unit. Knowledge of code of conduct, Labour Relations and related policies.
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing statutes and relevant legal framework. Knowledge of Human Resource Policies.
• Operational Management co-ordination networking liaison skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal relations, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Planning management skills. Planning and organising report writing skills.
• People management and financial management skills. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure adequate coverage and supervision of staff in all units to allow provision of adequate patient care in an efficient and effective manner.
• Facilitate and strengthen implementation of health service delivery policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, protocols, plans and strategies aimed at achieving service excellence.
• Promote implementation of Batho Pele principles, patient’s rights charter and acceptance of professional/clinical-ethical standards within the applicable legal framework.
• Participate and the implementation of norms and standards, National Health Priorities and quality improvement initiatives including national priority program Plans.
• Ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff at night.
• Identify staff and students training needs, ensure that effective development takes place and monitor performance thereof.
• Demonstrate effective communication with staff, patients Colleagues, clinicians and other stakeholders including report writing and presentation.
• Ensure effective and efficient management and utilization of resources including staff, material, financial etc.
• Exercise control of discipline, grievance and labour relations in terms of laid down policies and procedures.
• Ensure all night Services are coordinated.