📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Medical Specialist Grade 1 (Family Medicine) 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: 1 year • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Medical Specialist Grade 1 (Family Medicine) are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSWith 1 year of experience, you're at an ideal point to expand your expertise in Medical / Healthcare. This role offers growth opportunities and skill development.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Medical Specialist Grade 1 (Family Medicine) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 year 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) An appropriate qualification in the health science: MBCHB plus current registration with HPCSA, as a Medical Specialist in Family medicine. Foreign candidates require (1) year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Specialist with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council of whom it is not required to perform Community Service Community Service experience is excluded Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required:
Clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to that of a specialist family physician, Interpersonal skills: Clinical and administrative decision-making Leadership and good communication skills Computer literacy.
DUTIES Manage medical inpatients and outpatients and staff clinic in the hospital. Develop, monitor and evaluate clinical services to ensure quality assurance and conduct clinical audits. Conduct Morbidity/ Mortality reviews and clinical audits. Manage Complaints and Patient Safety incidents in line with the National guidelines. Reduce waiting times in OPD. Manage information and ensure performance indicator targets are met. Provide clinical supervision to medical officers, medical interns and medical students Manage data/ information and work towards achieving HAST 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. Ensure proper management of COT/call roster, leave and attendance register of staff allocated to family medicine. Ensure proper management of resources such as laboratory services, blood services through laboratory and blood usage committee. To initiate, monitor and evaluate community health outreach to our feeder health facilities on continuous basis Engage in the academic programme for staff. N. B: Participation in commuted overtime is compulsory. Overtime will be performed in family medicine/Accident & Emergency/Anaesthetics department.
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