📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Medical Officer:(Grade 1) REF NO: KDHC02/2026 position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Medical Officer:(Grade 1) REF NO: KDHC02/2026 are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Medical Officer:(Grade 1) REF NO: KDHC02/2026 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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REQUIREMENTS Senior Certificate/Matric (Grade 12) MBCHB Degree or equivalent qualification Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience in Occupational Health
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:
Sound Clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and general medicine. Ability to undertake supervision, teaching and training of undergraduate students. Interpersonal skills to be able to communicate professionally with staff, students and patients, always conduct oneself in a professional manner; sound ethical values; strong work ethic and the ability to work with commitment individually as well as under supervision. Knowledge and skills to initiate and support community outreach services. Administrative skills to ensure efficient running of a clinical unit. Computer literacy.
DUTIES The provision of promotive and preventive services as per District Health Care package of services taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community that is served by the Facility. Use of clinical algorithms as per Clinical Guidelines for the management of chronic noncommunicable and chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS, TB and other minor ailments. Give in-service training and support to other health care professionals. Ensure compliance with the Essential Medicine List (EML). Compliance with clinical governance requirements, such as appropriate record keeping and referral. Manage data and information as required by the department. Work towards achieving departmental performance targets. Participate in the implementation of quality improvement programmes, including the Ideal Hospital Realisation and Maintenance (IHRM) framework. Ensure that infection control and health and safety standards are maintained at all times. Maintain client satisfaction through quality service, innovation and medical care by upholding the principles of Batho Pele and Patient Right and Responsibilities. NB Participation in commuted overtime is compulsory. Overtime will be performed in family medicine / Accident & Emergency / Anaesthetics department.
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