Medical Specialist: Nephrology

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist: Nephrology, based in IALCH and Durban functional region (DFR). This is a permanent post, paying R1,395,528 a year. Department: Nephrology How to apply: All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za Reference number to quote: MEDSPECNEPH/1/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. An Application for Employment Form (Current Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will function as a Specialist Physician undergoing advanced training and development in Nephrology within a central academic environment.
• Provision of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care.
• Management of: General nephrology services, chronic peritoneal dialysis programmes, acute and chronic haemodialysis services, kidney transplant outpatient services, Participation in the management of haemodialysis services at: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), DFR.
• Performance and development of procedural skills including:
• Native and transplant kidney biopsies, vascular haemodialysis access procedures, percutaneous Tenckhoff catheter insertions
• Supervision and support of junior medical staff, nursing staff, and allied healthcare professionals
• Participation in departmental administrative, clinical governance, and operational activities
• Active involvement in the academic and research programme of the Department of Nephrology
• Participation in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects
• Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate academic activities at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, including: student teaching, registrar training, undergraduate and postgraduate examinations Participation in after-hours, overtime, and on-call duties in accordance with departmental service requirements.

Requirements

• MBChB or equivalent, FCP (SA).
• Current Registration with HPCSA as a Specialist Physician.
• Registration Certificate as a Specialist Physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Experience:
• Grade 1: No experience required
• Grade 2: 5 years post registration experience as a Specialist Physician
• Grade 3: 10 years post registration experience as a Specialist Physician
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competency Required: Drivers License and own transport.
• Strong clinical knowledge in nephrology and internal medicine Competence in acute and chronic dialysis management Experience or interest in interventional nephrology procedures.
• Ability to teach and supervise registrars, medical officers, interns, students, nursing, and allied health staff.
• Good leadership, administrative, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, and clinical audit processes.
• Experience in clinical research and academic activities.
• Sound understanding of medical ethics and professional practice.