KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​MEDICAL SPECIALIST- (GENERAL SURGERY) (GRADE 1,2,3) REF NO: GS 8/25 (X1 POST)
Component: General Surgery
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 271 901 per annum
Grade 2: R1 451 214 per annum
Grade 3: R1 680 780 per annum
All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted Overtime which is subject to the needs of the department. Incumbents will have to sign the commuted overtime contract form annually.
CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate MBChB or equivalent qualification in the Health Science Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery, which must include an FCS (SA) and MMED completion and adequate time in a general surgery registrar program. Applicants awaiting registration with the HPCSA as a specialist general surgeon can apply and will require registration as a specialist before commencing employment in the post Current registration (2024-2025) with HPCSA for Independent Practice Certificate of registration as a Specialist General Surgeon and for Independent Practice on commencing employment in the post. Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents, certificate of service endorsed by HR Department. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Knowledge of appropriate specialist level procedures and protocols within the field of general surgery Specialist will be required to run the Breast, Endocrine and Renal Surgery Unit. Sound knowledge of Human Resource management. Financial Management – monitoring of expenditure, Essential Drug List, Management functions – policy analysis and implementation, strategic management, project management, information management, total quality management and improvement, legal aspects, patient care and service delivery, applicable mandatory requirements and Acts, Regulations, Protocols and Guidelines used in Health Services.
 
DUTIES : Participate in the delivery of in-patient and out-patient general surgery service esp. breast and endocrine service within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex based at Grey’s hospital Management of patients requiring general surgery Assisting in the management of the surgical database Function as the intern curator when required Interdisciplinary coordination of the management of general surgery patients Supervision of the surgical trainees and interns rotating through the unit. Ensuring the highest standards of clinical, professional, and ethical Behaviour. Undertake teaching of interns, undergraduate medical students, postgraduate general surgery trainees, and allied health care personnel Conduct, assist, and stimulate research within the ethical guidelines of the Health Care Act Promote education in cancer prevention. Develop management protocols for the general surgery service in accordance with the Hospital and Department policies; Provide appropriate surgical care to general surgery patients; Responsible for the Breast, Endocrine and Renal Surgical Unit. Maintain the effective and efficient utilisation of human resources in respect of: overseeing and supervising general surgery staff in the execution of their duties; training staff and promoting ongoing staff development in accordance with their individual and departmental development needs; recruiting and selecting staff in accordance with government prescripts; assessing performance of general surgery staff; allocating general surgery personnel to respective wards and call roster Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards; Incumbent to provide general surgery outreach services in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex and Area 2 Foster collaboration with other hospitals within and outside the district; Exercise cost control over the activities of the department in line with the allocated budget; Participate in all academic and clinical meetings of the general surgery Department; Participate in departmental research activities Accept responsibility for continuous professional development to keep up to date with new developments in the field of expertise and related fields. Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Sathiram Tel No: (033) 897 3379
 
NOTE : The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male and African Female.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING: (SPECIALTY)-ORTHOPAEDICS/ OPHTHALMOLOGY REF NO: GS 7/25
Component: Nursing
SALARY : R715 977 per annum. Plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Home Owners Allowance, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements
CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate Degree / Diploma in General Nursing A Post Basic Qualification in Orthopaedic Nursing Science or Ophthalmology Nursing Science with a duration of at least one (1) year) accredited with the SANC Current Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025 SANC receipt) A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognizable experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate /recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in the Orthopaedic Nursing Science or Ophthalmology Nursing Science. At least three (3) years of the period referred above must be appropriate / recognisable experience at Management level. (Eg from the level of an Operational Manager). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents, certificate of service endorsed by HR Department. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes And Abilities: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.
 
DUTIES : Plan, organize and monitor objectives of Orthopaedics/Ophthalmology and Surgical units. Manage and provide therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public accessing health care services at Grey’s hospital Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stake holders within the hospital Ensure that high quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing Orthopaedics/ Ophthalmology and Surgical health services at Grey’s Hospital, taking into consideration safety risks assessments and patient safety incidents prevention and reporting. Manage the utilization and supervision of all resources, taking into consideration cost containment measures. Manage, coordinate and plan the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement of Orthopaedics/Ophthalmology and Surgical services in the nursing units. Manage staff performance by implementing the performance management system of the department of health. Manage and instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees. Develop strategies which will ensure compliance to quality care, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal hospital realization and maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain a constructive working environment with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F.S. Matibela Tel No: (033) 897 3331
 
NOTE : The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male and African Female.
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING REF NO: GS 6/25 (X1 POST)
(Specialty)- Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Science
Component: Nursing
SALARY : R656 964 per annum. Plus 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), Homeowners allowance (employee must meet the prescribed requirements)
CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery 1 Year Post–basic Nursing qualification in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science Current registration with the South African Nursing Council ( 2025 SANC receipt) A minimum of 9 years appropriate experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing of which 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the one year post basic qualification in Advanced Midwifery and NeoNatal Nursing Science Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and Certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources The Employment Equity Target For This Post Is: African Male, African Female Knowledge, Skills, Attributes And Abilities Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing act, Occupational health and safety act, Patients’ rights charter, Bathe Pele principles, Public service regulations, Labor relations act, Disciplinary codes and procedures, Grievance procedure, Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management Insight into procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework Interpersonal skills including public relations, negotiating, conflict handling and counselling skills. Computer skills in basic programs.
 
DUTIES : Assist in planning/organizing and monitoring of objectives of the obstetrics and Gynaecology unit. Manage and provide therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public accessing health care services at Grey’s hospital Demonstrate effective communication to patients, families, multidisciplinary team members and other stake holders within the hospital Ensure that high quality nursing care is rendered to all clients accessing maternal and child health services at Grey’s Hospital, taking into consideration safety risks assessments and patient safety incidents prevention and reporting. Manage the utilization and supervision of all resources, taking into consideration cost containment measures. Manage, coordinate and plan the provision of effective training and research, focusing on the programs aimed at the improvement Maternal and Child care nursing. Manage and instil discipline, professionalism and work ethics among employees. Develop strategies which will ensure compliance to quality care, infection prevention and control (IPC) programs e.g. Ideal hospital realization and maintenance (IHRM) and Norms and Standards (N&S). Maintain a constructive working environment with the multi-disciplinary team members. Provide effective support to Nursing services e.g. assist with relief duties to nursing management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F.S. Matibela Tel No: (033) 897 3331

​MEDICAL SPECIALIST- (GENERAL SURGERY) (GRADE 1,2,3) REF NO: GS 9/25 (X2 POSTS)
Sessional Posts – 10 Hours Per Session
Component: General Surgery
SALARY : Grade 1: R318 240 per annum
Grade 2: R362 960 per annum
Grade 3: R420 680 per annum
CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate MBChB or equivalent qualification in the Health Science Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery, which must include an FCS (SA) and MMED completion and adequate time in a general surgery registrar program. Applicants awaiting registration with the HPCSA as a specialist general surgeon can apply and will require registration as a specialist before commencing employment in the post Current registration (2024-2025) with HPCSA for Independent Practice. Certificate of registration as a Specialist General Surgeon and for Independent Practice on commencing employment in the post. Grade 1: Experience: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist Grade 2: Experience: 5 Years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Grade 3: Experience: 10 Years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents, certificate of service endorsed by HR Department. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Knowledge of appropriate specialist level procedures and protocols within the field of general surgery Specialist will be required to run the Breast, Endocrine and Renal Surgery Unit. Sound knowledge of Human Resource management. Financial Management – monitoring of expenditure, Essential Drug List, Management functions – policy analysis and implementation, strategic management, project management, information management, total quality management and improvement, legal aspects, patient care and service delivery, applicable mandatory requirements and Acts, Regulations, Protocols and Guidelines used in Health Services.
 
DUTIES : Participate in the delivery of in-patient and out-patient general surgery service esp. breast and endocrine service within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex based at Grey’s hospital Management of patients requiring general surgery Assisting in the management of the surgical database Inter-disciplinary coordination of the management of general surgery patients Supervision of the surgical trainees and interns rotating through the unit Ensuring the highest standards of clinical, professional, and ethical behaviour Undertake teaching of interns, undergraduate medical students, postgraduate general surgery trainees, and allied health care personnel Conduct, assist, and stimulate research within the ethical guidelines of the Health Care Act Develop management protocols for the general surgery service in accordance with the Hospital and Department policies; Provide appropriate surgical care to general surgery patients; Position will be in the Breast, Endocrine and Renal Surgical Unit Maintain the effective and efficient utilisation of human resources in respect of : overseeing and supervising general surgery staff in the execution of their duties; training staff and promoting ongoing staff development in accordance with their individual and departmental development needs; recruiting and selecting staff in accordance with government prescripts; assessing performance of general surgery staff; allocating general surgery personnel to respective wards and call roster Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards; Exercise cost control over the activities of the department in line with the allocated budget; Accept responsibility for continuous professional development to keep up to date with new developments in the field of expertise and related fields. Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Sathiram Tel No: (033) 897 3379
 
NOTE : The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male and African Female.