Recruitment Opportunities at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBCHB), or equivalent.
• Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist.
• Sub-specialist qualification in Critical Care and registration as sub-specialist with HPCSA.
• A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Sub-Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Critical Care.
• Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Sub-Specialist: Critical Care (2024/2025).
• Certificate of Service from previous and current employer endorsed by Human Resource Department will be required from shortlisted candidates.

Recommendation:

• Experience in a regional or tertiary Public Health facility.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:

• Visionary, leader and team player.
• Knowledge of appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within field of expertise.
• Assessment, diagnosis and management of patients within the field of expertise.
• Integration and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of basic HR matters including Labour Relations.
• Control of budget, monitoring expenditure and project management.
• Equipment and consumables procurement and knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Managerial and financial management skills.
• Computer skills and Driver’s license.
• Effective and appropriate communication.
• Problem solving and conflict management.
• Concern of excellence, Courtesy and interpersonal skills.
• Stress tolerance, innovation and self-drive.
• Awareness of cross-cultural differences.
• Ability to understand and navigate health facility systems.

DUTIES:

• Execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards of patient care and to perform duties/functions that fall within the reasonable prescripts of acceptable legislation.
• Co-ordinate specialist services for the discipline.
• Provide clinicians with expert advice and opinion to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.
• Conduct in-patient care and provide expert opinion where required.
• Participate in the provision of a 24-hour service.
• Provide vision, strategic direction and inspire employees to deliver excellent, quality health services.
• Develop and strengthen clinical governance.
• Provide out-reach and in-reach services as per demand.
• Advise and assist in the co-ordination of critical care services in the region including services at referral district facilities.
• Develop and manage an interlinked two-way referral pathway within the district and province.
• Manage the performance of allocated human resources.
• Develop and co-ordinate the on-going delivery of under- and post-graduate teaching and training in specialized fields.
• Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic and training programmes.
• Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act and that staff adheres to safety precautions.
• Encourage and motivate staff to attain optimal productivity.
• Formulate and manage protocols in accordance with departmental policies that will have a positive impact on staff/service and ensure that staff are aware of these.
• Compile medium- and long-term expenditure framework to implement fiscal measures on an ongoing basis.
• Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance and improvement.
• Manage a cost centre effectively and efficiently.
• Minimize complaints or litigation through staff and patient involvement.

APPLICATIONS : To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed to: [email protected]  

FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM 

NOTE :

• The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (New Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-www.kznhealth.gov.za. No attachments on application, only New Z83 and CV. All required information on the Z83 form must be provided. Detailed Curriculum Vitae must accompany the application from Z83. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH01/2024. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. T Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must produce an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together on or before the day of the interview. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). Please note the employment equity for these posts is an African Male. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The filling of these posts is subject to availability of budget. 

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Component: Adult ICU & High Care Services 

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Grade 1: Appropriate qualification plus registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. No experience required.
• Grade 2: Appropriate qualification plus five (05) years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 3: Appropriate qualification plus ten (10) years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

Other Benefits:

• Compulsory Commuted Overtime (Determined by service delivery demands)
• Medical Aid (Optional)
• Senior Certificate.
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBChB).
• Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2024/2025).
• Completion of Community Service.
• Certificate of Service from previous and current employer endorsed by Human Resource Department will be required from shortlisted candidates.

Recommendation:

• Unendorsed valid code B divers’ license (Code 08).

Knowledge, Skills, Training, and Competencies Required:

• Sound communication, negotiation, planning, organising, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Have some knowledge and skills in Critical care.
• Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with a diverse community.
• Ability to make a positive contribution in a busy department.
• Resilience and ability to cope with change.

DUTIES:

• Assist with the provision of critical care service as determined by the Head of Critical Care at Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital.
• Participate in the delivery of critical care services in Durban.
• Provide initial resuscitative and peri-operative surgical or medical care of patients.
• Ensure that the scientific principles of critical care are maintained.
• Ensure sound labour relations in compliance with the relevant legislation while maintaining the interest of the patients.
• Participate in clinical audit programmes as and when requested.
• Assist in outreach programmes.
• Provide training for nurses, junior staff, interns, and medical students.
• Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must produce an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together on or before the day of the interview.

APPLICATIONS : To be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed to: [email protected]  

FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM 

NOTE :

• The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (New Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or from website-www.kznhealth.gov.za. No attachments on application, only New Z83 and CV. All required information on the Z83 form must be provided. Detailed Curriculum Vitae must accompany the application from Z83. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH01/2024. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). Please note. The Employment Equity for these posts is an African Male. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The filling of these posts is subject to availability of budget. 

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 1: Senior certificate/matric or Grade 12, MbChB degree plus registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 2: Requires appropriate qualification, registration certificate plus 5 years’ experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 3: Requires appropriate qualification, registration certificate plus 10 years’ experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Valid code EB driver’s license (code 8).
• Non-South African citizen applicants – a Valid Work Permit in accordance with HR Circular 49/2008 obtainable from any government department.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of access to information act & relevant procedures.
• Knowledge of mortuary and its operation.
• High level of integrity & confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Inquest Act.
• Knowledge of National Health Act.
• Knowledge of Births and Deaths Registration Act.
• Knowledge of Health Professionals Act.
• Knowledge of post mortems and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
• Knowledge of court etiquette and rules of trial.
• Knowledge of crime scene procedures.
• Report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Infection Prevention Control Guidelines.
• Ability to work under traumatic and stressful environment.

DUTIES:

• Detailed external examination of corpses and careful documentation of findings.
• Supervision of the protection of a body.
• Dissection of the viscera.
• Dictation of findings pertaining to the pathology as well as trauma noted during the dissection.
• Collection of relevant specimens for evidentiary material.
• Maintenance of the chain of custody of report and specimens taken.
• Preparation of draft report and review of final autopsy report.
• Maintain compliance to the turnaround time of post mortem reports.
• Oral testimony in Court.
• Participate in CPD activities of the services.
• Required to perform overtime and shift duties.
• Develop appropriate skills and competencies to Forensic Pathology Officers.
• Improve governance including regulatory framework and policies.
• Supervise staff assisting with post mortem examination.

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REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 1:

• Experience: Nil for South African Radiographers that have completed Community Service.
• One (1) year relevant experience after registration as a Sonographer with the recognised Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Sonographer.

Grade 2:

• Experience: Ten (10) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Radiographer.
• Eleven (11) years’ experience after registration as a Sonographer with the recognised Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Sonographer.

Grade 3:

• Experience: Twenty (20) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Radiographer.
• Twenty-One (21) years’ experience after registration as a Sonographer with the recognised Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Sonographer.
• Senior Certificate or equivalent, plus a Three (3) year National Diploma or B. Tech Degree in Diagnostic and Acts.
• Registration certificates as a Sonographer with HPCSA.
• Current Registration with HPCSA as a Sonographer (2023-2024).

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of ultrasound procedures: general, obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Sound knowledge of report writing.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety policies, regulations and Acts.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures and methods.
• Sound communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, teaching and training skills.
• Ability to supervise junior and student sonographers.

DUTIES:

• Provide high-quality ultrasound services according to the patient’s needs.
• Promote good health practices and ensure optimal patient care.
• Execute all ultrasound procedures completely to prevent complications.
• Provide general administrative duties as required.
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff and students.
• Participate in institutional radiographic policy making and planning for service delivery.
• Promote Batho Pele principles in the execution of all duties for effective service delivery.
• Give factual information to patients and clients on ultrasound examinations.
• Participate in departmental Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement programmes, and National Core Standards.
• Inspect and use equipment professionally to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop protocols to ensure that sonographic services comply with the required prescripts.
• Participate in ultrasound quality assurance programmes.
• Participate in Continued Professional Development (CPD) programmes.

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be directed to: Deputy Director: HRM, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450 or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450. Email: [email protected]

 NOTE :

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) obtainable at any government department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za which must be originally signed, initialled and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Please take note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Management reserves the right to allocate employee. GJGM Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the institution. Due to cost-cutting measures, S&T and Resettlement will not be paid to eligible candidates due departmental budgetary constraints. Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resources (Certificate of Service) will be requested from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the interview date.