Medical Officer Grade 1 (Anaesthetics) (AMENDED)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Officer Grade 1 (Anaesthetics) (AMENDED), based in DR PIXLEY KA ISAKA SEME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. This is a permanent post, paying R1,041,402 – R1,121,241. How to apply: ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: Pixley.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu Or Couriered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu Reference number to quote: DPKISMH 23/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative assessments, intra-operative regional and general anaesthesia administration and post- operative care including pain management.
• Manage emergency resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs.
• Ability to identify the need for and refer appropriately
• Work with other clinical care units
• Ability to manage patients in a holistic manner
• Give medical judicial evidence
• Maintain medical records
• Provide training to the members of the multidisciplinary team in theatre
• Participate in continued professional development and teaching programmes.
• Participate in departmental audits and all other quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of the clinical governance framework and the legislated norms and standards.
• The successful applicant will be required to perform commuted overtime after hours.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) plus
• Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner after completion of community Services 2025/2026
• Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• At least 6 months’ experience in Anaesthetics would be a recommendation.
• The Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or progress toward primary exams (FCA PART 1) will be an added advantage.
• Other valid additional certificates such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures and latest protocols.
• Knowledge and appropriate use of anaesthetic equipment
• Experience and ability to deal with a wide variety of Anaesthetic cases
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Provide training and guidance to members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to diagnose and manage common anaesthetic problems including emergencies
• Sound moral values based on integrity, trust and judgement.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislative mandates, policies and prescripts governing the medical profession and public health in South Africa.