Medical Officer Grade 1, 2 & 3 - Internal Medicine REF GJGM20/2026 (X 1 Post)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Officer Grade 1, 2 & 3 - Internal Medicine REF GJGM20/2026 (X 1 Post), based in General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,041,402 to R1,121,241. How to apply: as set out in the official advert (PDF). Reference number to quote: GJGM04/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties as per hospital / departmental requirements, including commuted overtime.
• Provision of quality of care, assisting HOD with quality assurance, quality improvement projects, morbidity and mortality reviews, monthly various type of audits, development of clinical guidelines, policies
• Patient Satisfaction, patient satisfaction surveys, reducing waiting times
• identifying, meeting and surpassing patients expectations
• Conduct research
• Maintain and continously improve professional and ethical standards
• Perform overtime duties in line with hospital needs
• Active participation in academic activities
• NB: Performance of commuted overtime is compulsory and will be worked in the discipline based on the needs of the institution.

Requirements

• & COMPETENCIES: Sound medical knowledge in internal medicine and the experience and ability in dealing with chronic, subacute and acute medical conditions
• Working knowledge of medical protocols, health policies, acts and regulations
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Ability to perform procedures
• Ability to resuscitate patients
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with a diverse community
• Resilience and ability to cope with change
• Ability to make a difference
• Ability to work in a challenging environment.