Medical Specialist (Cardiologist)

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

Job summary

A healthcare department in South Africa is seeking a Medical Specialist (Cardiologist) responsible for clinical management and supervision of medical staff in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will require registration as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine and should possess sound clinical skills. Academic participation and clinical mentoring are essential. This position does not require prior experience after registration, but experience in research or teaching is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Required to have HPCSA registration as a Medical Physician and as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and Clinical Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine.
• Lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up.
• Supervise registrars, medical officers, and interns in patient care.
• Perform endoscopy and manage a variety of cardiology conditions.
• Provide supervision for junior staff and nursing staff.
• Participate in academic duties and perform research within the department.

Skills

Clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Computer literacy

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving experience

Coaching and mentoring experience

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Registration as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine

Job description

Job title : Medical Specialist (Cardiologist)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 28, 2025

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physician in Internal Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Knowledge and Skills : Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and Clinical Cardiology.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy. The following will be added advantage : Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA, registration as a cardiologist will be added advantage

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 Speciality Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• Perform endoscopy and endoscopic interventions without supervision. Possess the skill and knowledge required to manage a wide variety of cardiology conditions including interventional cardiology like catheter based valve treatmenet, pacemaker and coronary artery care. Function in a multi-disciplinary team. Provide supervision for junior and nursing staff.
• 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.