Medical Specialist Sessions: Cardiology x1
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About the role
The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist Sessions: Cardiology x1, based in IALCH. 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: Medspec sess card/1/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- The incumbents of the posts are to assist the Head Clinical Unit in the following areas: Developing and managing the designated sub-specialty services for the region
- Ensure the efficient and effective provision of in- and out-patient services
- Formulate policies and procedures for clinical services as required, and ensure that they are in accordance with the current statutory regulations and guidelines
- Provide leadership, management and support to all medical staff under their supervision
- Assist with quality improvement imperatives, including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reporting, and reviewing clinical documentation and clinical governance procedures
- Ensure that cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the unit
- Manage and direct performance and EPMDS of junior staff within the unit as required
- Actively participate in the academic programme for the training of sub-specialist fellows
- Clinical teaching, examination and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses and supervise registrar research
- Partake in outreach programmes of the unit
- After-hours participation in the call roster
- Assist with additional duties as delegated by the Head Clinical Unit.
Requirements
- Degree in Medicine (MBCHB) and Specialist registration in Internal Medicine. registration certificate with the Health Professionals Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
- Additional Qualification
- Sub-specialist in Cardiology.
- Experience – Grade 1: The appointment to grade 1 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist
- Grade 2: The appointment to grade 2 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist plus five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist
- Grade 3: The appointment to grade 3 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate plus ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCES REQUIRED: Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Cardiology
- Competence in the clinical evaluation, interpretation of special investigations and management within the sub-specialty
- Good human relations, communication, leadership and team building skills
- Computer literacy plus sound negotiation, planning, organizational, decision-making and conflict management skills
- Ability to teach undergraduate and post-graduate students and participate in research and continuing professional development
- Maintain good clinical, professional and ethical standards in the unit.