Medical Specialist: Emergency Medicine
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About the role
The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist: Emergency Medicine, based in Port Shepstone Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,395,528 a year. How to apply: Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240. Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications) For attention: Mr. Z.M Zulu Reference number to quote: PSH 18/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment. NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist services in designated area of responsibility within accepted guidelines and protocols.
- Perform, interpret and report procedures and studies within the designated specialty.
- Provide appropriate level of care, referral pathways, seamless and integrative service delivery system.
- Assist the Head Clinical Unit in capacity building in district hospitals and provision of outreach services with focus on improving medical services.
- Conduct audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, develop clinical guidelines, protocols, quarterly reports, monitoring inappropriate referrals for specialty.
- Active participation in continuing medical education programs for the entire Ugu district health institutions.
- Participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching of Emergency Medicine.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Program in the department.
- Participate in clinical audit activities within the department.
- Be responsible for teaching medical students, paramedical staff, nursing staff, registrars and medical officers.
- Assist in sustaining a DipPEC and Registrar teaching programme.
- Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards related to Emergency Medicine.
Requirements
- Grade 1: No Experience required.
- Grade 2: at least 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
- Grade 3: at least 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
- Grade 12/Matric or Equivalent.
- MBChB degree & FCEM(SA).
- An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
- Registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
- Current HPCSA Registration card 2026/2027.
- Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
- Clinical knowledge, competency and skills in Emergency Medicine
- Sound knowledge of medical ethics
- Good communication skills, leadership and decision-making qualities
- Ability to diagnose and treat common medical and trauma problems
- Ability to manage a team of doctors in delivering emergency care to patients
- Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and Policies
- Concern for excellence