Medical Specialist Sessions: Endocrine

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist Sessions: Endocrine, based in Hospital Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH). This is a contract post, paying R697,840 a year. Department: Endocrinology No of Sessions Per Week: 8hrs (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 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

• Provide specialist endocrine outpatient services, including assessment and management of new and follow-up patients with diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, thyroid disorders, pituitary/adrenal conditions, parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis, other metabolic bone diseases, disorders of sex development and other endocrine and metabolic diseases.
• Provide teaching and case-based supervision to medical officers and registrars attached to the Department of Medicine, on rotation in the Department of Endocrinology as well as teaching and supervision of sub-specialist trainees in Endocrinology.
• Inter-departmental consultation with other disciplines at IALCH, regarding patient care.
• Collection of departmental statistics and assistance with clinical audits, as directed by the HOD/HCU.
• Bi-annual review of performance according to the EPMDS agreements.

Requirements

• MBCHB Degree, Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist including both FCP(SA), or equivalent.
• Additional Qualification Sub-specialist in endocrinology.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required:
• Sound clinical knowledge within the discipline
• Ability to deal with all medical emergencies, especially acute hypoadrenalism, diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia
• Knowledge of ethical medical practice
• Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients in medicine and endocrinology