Medical Specialist

Gauteng Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health department in Johannesburg is seeking a Medical Specialist focused on leading clinical management and supervising junior medical staff. The ideal candidate will hold HPCSA registration and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing patient care, leading ward rounds, and contributing to academic duties and research. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in internal medicine and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical management of patients and sub-specialist responsibilities.
• Supervise registrars, medical officers, interns, and students.
• Lead operational and academic ward rounds.
• Coordinate sub-specialist services and develop referral pathways.
• Provide guidance to nursing staff and mentor junior doctors.

Skills

Patient first mentality

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience

Good professional judgement

Problem-solving experience

Education

Qualification for HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist

Job description

Job title : Medical Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 28, 2025

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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.