Nhi Medical Officer Grade 1, 2 or 3: 3 Year Contract

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Nhi Medical Officer Grade 1, 2 or 3: 3 Year Contract, based in UGU HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE. This is a contract post, paying R1,041,402 a year. How to apply: COURIER SERVICES OR HAND DELIVERED TO: 28 MAIN HARDING ROAD, MARBURG, 4252 APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE E-MAILED TO Reference number to quote: UGU04/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

•  The provision of promotive and preventive services as per Primary Health Care package of services taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community within Ugu District.  Develop a referral pathway aligned to the district referral policy.  Use of clinical algorithms as per APC 101 Clinical guidelines for the management of chronic non-communicable diseases and the management of chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS and TB.  Management of other minor ailments.  Create and maintain stakeholder relations as part of the multi-disciplinary team  Managing the health of women and children, including reproductive health services.  Provision of rehabilitative services, such as adherence to referral protocols to all relevant points of service delivery, including community-based rehabilitation services, assessments and recommendations of disability grant applications
• provision of essential consumables, including spinal packs to persons with disabilities and information to patients, families, caregivers about rehabilitation services.  Ensure that data is collected, verified and submitted timeously  Compile monthly and quarterly reports as directed by the line manager.  Conduct clinical file audit and development of AIPs to improve clinical management of patients.  Give in-service training and support to nurses employed in the health facility.  Ensure compliance with the Essential Medicine List (EML).  Respond to emergencies, attend to victims and perpetrators of crimes, inter alia, sexual assault, rape, assault, drunken and negligent driving and any other Medico Legal Services required by the South African Police Services (SAPS).  Complete documentation, as required by the SAPS in terms of the abovementioned Medico Legal matter
• Including giving testimony in court.  Compliance with clinical governance requirements, such as appropriate record keeping and referral.  At the request of and cost to the Department, attend training, orientation / induction and meetings.  Conduct emergency trolley audit inline with ideal Clinic realization.  Facilitate district planned training on mental health programmes  Be prepared to drive to PHC Clinics with your vehicles, taking into consideration the terrain and rurality of the communities.   Facilities to be visited will be under the following local Municipalities – Umzumbe, Umuziwabantu, Ray Nkonyeni and Umdoni.  Be allocated to facilities where the need is greatest.
• NB. DOCTORS PERMANENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSTS. CURRENT CONTRACTED DOCTORS MAY APPLY. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILISE COURIER SERVICES OR HAND DELIVERED TO: 28 MAIN HARDING ROAD, MARBURG, 4252 APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE E-MAILED TO: UGU.HRIntern@kznhealth.gov.za
• KINDLY RETURN ALL DOCUMENTATION WHEN REPLYING

Requirements

• Not Applicable Foreign qualified candidates require 1 year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2:
• 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
• Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3:
• 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
• Foreign candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
•  Grade 12
• plus  MBCHB degree
• plus  Diploma in Mental Health
• plus  Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice
•  Unendorsed valid driver’s license  Computer literacy certificate
•  Sound knowledge, experience and clinical skills in General Medicine, but especially in the following fields:  Mental Health Care Act  Primary Health Care  Antenatal and Postnatal care  Child health and IMCI  HIV&AIDS and TB management  Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
• KINDLY RETURN ALL DOCUMENTATION WHEN REPLYING
•  Emergency Care  Good communication and leadership skills  Knowledge and understanding of National Health Insurance, Batho Pele Principles and Medical Ethics  A passion for teaching, mentoring and coaching in the PHC field  Fluency in the local languages  General Practitioner within the District or neighboring Districts  A diploma in HIV/AIDS Care or Family Medicine will be an advantage