Medical specialist sessions: cardiology (ialch)

SAdocs; Durban; On-site; ZAR 698,000 - 922,000; Part time

Job summary

IALCH in Durban seeks a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine with a Cardiology subspecialty. The role is sessional, not exceeding 12 months, with annual review.

You will contribute to in- and out-patient cardiology services, supervise staff, and lead academic activities. Requirements include MBChB, HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine, and sub-specialist Cardiology qualification, with extensive experience.

Qualifications

• MBChB degree and HPCSA Specialist registration in Internal Medicine.
• Sub-specialist Cardiology qualification and HPCSA certificate.
• Clinical leadership, governance and research involvement.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Clinical Unit in developing designated sub-specialty services.
• Ensure efficient provision of in- and out-patient cardiology services.
• Formulate policies and supervise medical staff in the unit.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity/mortality reviews and documentation.
• Lead quality improvement and cost-effective service delivery.
• Teacher for undergraduate/postgraduate students; supervise registrar research.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

Clinical evaluation

Investigation interpretation

Communication skills

Leadership & team building

Teaching & research

Education

MBChB

HPCSA Specialist in Internal Medicine

Sub-specialist Cardiology

Job description

• Reference Number : MEDSPEC SESS CARD/1/2026
• Directorate : Cardiology
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1: R697 840 per annum / Grade 2: R796 640 per annum / Grade 3: R922 480 per annum (Hourly Rate Per Session/ (Notch Per Annum)); No of Sessions Per Week: 10hrs per person (each session is equivalent to 1 hour); Nature of Appointment: Sessional – not exceeding 12 months - subject to annual review
• Enquiries : Prof S Khan at 082 5647477

Requirements :

• Degree in Medicine (MBCHB) and Specialist registration in Internal Medicine. registration certificate with the Health Professionals Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Additional Qualification Sub-specialist in Cardiology. Experience – Grade 1: The appointment to grade 1 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 2: The appointment to grade 2 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist plus five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 3: The appointment to grade 3 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate plus ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Cardiology. Competence in the clinical evaluation, interpretation of special investigations and management within the sub-specialty. Good human relations, communication, leadership and team building skills. Computer literacy plus sound negotiation, planning, organizational, decision-making and conflict management skills. Ability to teach undergraduate and post-graduate students and participate in research and continuing professional development. Maintain good clinical, professional and ethical standards in the unit.

Duties :

• The incumbents of the posts are to assist the Head Clinical Unit in the following areas: Developing and managing the designated sub-specialty services for the region. Ensure the efficient and effective provision of in- and out-patient services. Formulate policies and procedures for clinical services as required, and ensure that they are in accordance with the current statutory regulations and guidelines. Provide leadership, management and support to all medical staff under their supervision. Assist with quality improvement imperatives, including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reporting, and reviewing clinical documentation and clinical governance procedures. Ensure that cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the unit. Manage and direct performance and EPMDS of junior staff within the unit as required. Actively participate in the academic programme for the training of sub-specialist fellows. Clinical teaching, examination and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses and supervise registrar research. Partake in outreach programmes of the unit. After-hours participation in the call roster. Assist with additional duties as delegated by the Head Clinical Unit.

Employer : IALCH
Location : IALCH
Closing Date : 30 October 2026

People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.