Medical Specialist

As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for clinical management of general medical patients. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow up and ward rounds. As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending Subspecialty OPD or Specialty ward consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Co-ordination of services at Leratong hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of clinical technology services as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals. Invited candidates will be subjected to employment vetting process and medical surveillance. Academic: performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department.