Medical Specialist Sessions

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist Sessions, based in IALCH. This is a contract post, paying R697,840 a year. Department: Cardiology No of Sessions Per Week: 10hrs per person (each session is equivalent to 1 hour) Nature of Appointment: Sessional – not exceeding 12 months - subject to annual review 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: MEDSPEC SESS 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 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 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 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