Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (INTERNAL Medicine)

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine sought for Worcester Regional Hospital, requiring HPCSA registration, with salaries ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 3.

Imfuneko

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB or higher) driver’s license.
• Participate in the after-hours call system.
• Availability during Major Incidents as needed and appropriate.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Internal Medicine cases independently (ambulatory, inpatient and High Care/Intensive Care).
• Proven knowledge and skills to perform and or interpret special investigations; including but not limited to Echocardiography, Bronchoscopy, Holter ECG Interpretation, Bone marrow Biopsy and Ultrasound-guided Biopsies.
• Proven experience in quality improvement and research methodology.
• Proven leadership and team-work abilities.
• Proven knowledge of relevant health policies, guidelines and related prescripts to manage resources effectively.
• Computer literacy.

Imiqobo

• Ensure the delivery of comprehensive, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality healthcare services that place the patient at the centre of care.
• Promote a positive patient experience that is fully aligned with the Value System of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
• Promote and sustain strong clinical governance through a culture of continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.
• Ensure the department remains up to date with evolving clinical developments, standards, and best practices.
• Create and support a conducive learning environment for students, junior staff, and peers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as required.
• Maintain and continuously improve own professional knowledge, clinical competence, and skills through ongoing learning and development.
• Provide effective outreach and support services to strengthen healthcare delivery and clinical capacity within the Rural Central Ecosystem, contributing to improved access, quality, and continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements through the effective and efficient management of financial and physical resources.
• Adhere to all People Management policies, procedures, and legislative requirements to support accountability, transparency, and organisational sustainability.

Indlela yokuqoka

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Imibuzo: Dr KJC Klusmann Tel No: (023) 348-1100

Amanqaku

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). PUBLIC It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS