MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1/2/3

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

Job summary

A healthcare department in Gauteng is seeking a qualified Medical Specialist for patient diagnosis and treatment oversight. The successful candidate will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with health standards. Registration with HPCSA is mandatory. This role also involves participation in administrative and academic activities. Applications must be made online only, with an emphasis on supporting documents. Closing date for applications is December 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• Medical Specialist must be registered with HPCSA.
• Must have experience ranging from 0 to 15 years depending on grade.
• Must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident.

Responsibilities

• Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee treatment of patients.
• Run admission wards and provide specialist support to facilities.
• Participate in administrative meetings and academic programs.

Skills

Good leadership skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Ability to resolve conflict

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Enquiries

• Enquiries : Dr K. Mustafa Tel No: [phone]/815 and [e-mail] Tel [phone]

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in psychiatry. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.For Grade 1: 0- 5 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. Grade 2: 5-10 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. Grade 3: 10- 15 years’ experience as Medicals Specialist.Competence/Knowledge/Skills: Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written), ability to resolve conflict and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure, they must be aware the need may arise to work beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is a must.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients. Running of admission ward, male and female adult ward, Consultation liaison within Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and with the referring facilities. To provide specialist support and outreach to other facilities in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Cluster. Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care supervising of junior medical staff. Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical audit meetings. Participation in the academic program in the hospital and all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethically required. Reporting to the head of unit on service delivery, clinical audits and where necessary quality improvement plans. Assist the HOD to monitor, implement and adhere to the compliance to National Core Standards within the department. Preparing and writing of reports. Assist the Clinical Head with Administration responsibilities.

Notes

• Kindly note that: No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal:http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted .For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such: ”If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities , Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

Criteria Questions

• Do you have appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist ?
• Do you have current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026?.
• Do you have knowledge or experience as Medical Specialist ?.

Please Notes

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