Medical Specialist Sessions: Endocrine
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About the role
The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist Sessions: Endocrine, based in Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R697,840 a year. How to apply: Applications should be sent to: applications@ialch.co.za OR OR All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be Hand Delivered in the applications box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH. Courier to: The HR Manager Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Private Bag X03 MAYVILLE 4058 Reference number to quote: IALCH05/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist endocrine outpatient services, including assessment and management of new and follow‑up patients with diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, thyroid disorders, pituitary/adrenal conditions, parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis, other metabolic bone diseases, disorders of sex development and other endocrine and metabolic diseases.
- Provide teaching and case‑based supervision to medical officers and registrars attached to the Department of Medicine, on rotation in the Department of Endocrinology as well as teaching and supervision of sub-specialist trainees in Endocrinology.
- Inter-departmental consultation with other disciplines at IALCH, regarding patient care.
- Collection of departmental statistics and assistance with clinical audits, as directed by the HOD / HCU.
- Bi-annual review of performance according to the EPMDS agreements.
Requirements
- MBCHB Degree
- Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist including both FCP(SA), or equivalent Additional Qualification
- Sub-specialist in endocrinology
- Sound clinical knowledge within the discipline.
- Ability to deal with all medical emergencies, especially acute hypoadrenalism, diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia.
- Knowledge of ethical medical practice.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients in medicine and endocrinology.