Medical specialist

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 342 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is seeking a Director for Internal Medicine specializing in gastroenterology. The position involves clinical management, supervision, participation in academic duties, and research within the department. Applicants must have an appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration. A competitive salary package of R 1 341 855 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Experience in research, teaching, and independent practice is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical management of general medical patients and sub-specialty responsibilities.
• Lead operational and academic ward rounds.
• Supervise registrars, medical officers, interns, and students.
• Manage patients at OPD and specialty wards.
• Participate in academic duties and research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving experience

Integrity and professional dependability

Conflict management

Coaching and mentoring experience

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine

Job description

Job Details

• Directorate : Internal Medicine- fellow in gastroenterology (fixed two year contract)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 341 855 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof A. Mahomed Tel: [phone] / Ms L. Maseko TEL [phone]

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. The following will be added advantage: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA.

Duties

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds. As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, 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 the 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 model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Co-ordination of sub specialist services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment. Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience; Coaching and mentoring experience; NOTE: We reserve the right not to fill the post. Invited candidates will be subject to employment vetting process and medical surveillance. ACADEMIC: Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Departments/ Sub Specialities. Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Training and supervision of Senior registrars, Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

Notes

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
• Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
• The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment portal.
• Preference will be given to South African citizens.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions.
• Overtime is not mandatory but may be required based on operational needs.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

28-11-2025

Criteria Questions

• Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine?
• Do you have registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.