• Reference Number : refs/042697
• Directorate : Internal Medicine
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 341 855.00 – R1 422 810.00 inclusive package
• Enquiries : Dr. S.P. Mzinyathi, Tel No: 011 923 2000

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine (FCP(SA) and MMed). Successful candidates must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse multi-disciplinary team. An interest in infectious diseases or cardiology will be a plus.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing patient care in the department's various wards and outpatients. This will include appropriate cost-effective use of investigations, prompt and accurate diagnosis, and overseeing the treatment of patients by junior doctors. The incumbent will also be expected to improve the quality of care by identifying problem areas and working as a team, to overcome these hurdles. Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and students are also expected. Commuted overtime and rendering of after-hour (night, weekend, and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients is compulsory. Attendance of various administrative meetings such as mortality meetings and completing medico-legal documents timeously (e.g., Death certificates) is expected. Participation in the academic program in the hospital is mandatory. The incumbent will also need to ensure proper and accurate record-keeping as legally and ethically required. Reporting to the head of department (HOD) 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. The incumbent may also need to assist with specific outreach programs and assist the HOD/HCU with administration responsibilities.

Notes :

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above except for HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualified. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 01-04-2026

Please Notes :

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