Medical Specialist Grade 1,2,3
Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal)
Province:
KwaZulu-Natal
Salary:
R1 395 528 per annum
Closing Date:
November 16, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
227
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
[Employer Performance Management and Development Process (EPMDS) based workplan will cover clinical care, scholarship, professionalism, governance, administration & management and generic assessment factors aligned to HPCSA Medical Practitioner competencies]Direct, develop further and manage the provision of 24-hour paediatric emergency and critical care and pulmonology services in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit/s at Grey's Hospital and within the catchment population of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex. Participate in the provision of 24-hour in-and out-patient paediatric clinical care within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex. Participate in the departmental Outreach program to the catchment area. Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department. Assist with the scholarship, supervision and support of registrars, medical officers, CSOs and interns in the department. Participate in the departmental academic and training programme/s, Assist with the administration of a component of the Paediatric department at Grey's Hospital. Participate in the departmental activities for the development and training of undergraduate, post graduate and vocational students, including joining the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) as a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health. Assist and participate in research activities as defined within the department.
Key Requirements
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate. MBChB or equivalent. FC Paeds (SA) or Equivalent plus Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Foreign candidates require 1 Year relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Foreign candidates will require 6 Years relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service. Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Foreign candidates will require 11 Years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service. Additional qualifications and experience: Cert Paediatric Critical Care (SA) OR equivalent, Cert in Paediatric Pulmonology (SA) OR currently training for either of these qualifications. Prior Paediatric Critical Care / Pulmonology experience post Specialist qualification will be an advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in paediatrics and child health. Sub-specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in paediatric critical care / paediatric pulmonology. Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy Medical ethics, epidemiology, research and statistics Medical education training and experience (an advantage). Research publications, research knowledge, skills & competence (an advantage)
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za.
For attention: Mrs M. Chandulal.
WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: GS 18/26
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 227.
Enquiries
Dr ME Morgan-Head Clinical Department Tel No: (033) 897 3264
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