Medical Officer Grade‘

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Officer Grade‘, based in Fort Napier Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R10,474. How to apply: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO: The Human Resource Department OR Hand Delivered to: 01 Devonshire Road | Fort Napier Hospital Napier ville PO Box 370 Pietermaritzburg PIETERMARITZBURG 3201 Reference number to quote: FNH06/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• « Clinical care including history taking examination, investigate, diagnose, and oversee treatment of mental health care users e Holistic clinical management of state patients that are in DCS facilities awaiting for hospital admission e Present state patients to outreach consultants and execute clinical orders | e Provision of forensic and general psychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation for Mental health care users (MHCUs) including observandis ,involuntary patients and state patients « Participate and support outreach services to all stakeholders as per departmental needs
• Evidence based clinical services | e Provision of quality patient-centred care , | e Admission, Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the MHCUs and awaiting trial detainees. | ¢ Maintain accurate record and appropriate health records in accordance with the legal and ethical considerations and continuity of patient care | e Medical Supervision and Support of allied clinical staff e Psychiatric and medical treatment and reviews of the MHCUs at FNH ¢ Outpatient Management of MHCUs at LOA clinic and tocal clinic e Risk assessment and Management of clinical risks e Undertake continuing medical educational and professional development and study professional literature to keep abreast with current medical practice. e Administrative duties including audits and data collection e Q8A activities e Maintain professional and ethical standards e Participate actively and present in academic activities
• BAYS i. ) KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE | IN? ZY HEALTH | See REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Requirements

• E Matric/Grade 12 ¢ MBChB degree PLUS e Certificate of registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner ¢ Proof of current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026 receipt) | e Grade 1: No experience required
• « Knowledge of current health legislations and policies at public institutions - « Knowledge of national quality standards relating to mental health e Sound knowledge of national TB program and ARV program including management of STIs e Sound knowledge of Psychiatry and the mental health care act. , e Flexibility to perform clinical duties in department of correctional services(DCS) e Good research and presentation skills
• Information management and quality assurance programs e Ability to function with a Multidisciplinary team e Sound clinical knowledge and skills | e Good team building and problem solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills . « Willingness to teach and supervise junior and allied staff