• Reference Number : REFS/035365
• Directorate : Infectious Diseases
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 341 855,00 per annum, (all-inclusive package). Please note that salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD Policy.
• Enquiries : Dr M Edoo - Tel No (011) 489 1070 Mariam.Edoo@gauteng.gov.za Dr J Nel – Tel No- (011) 489 0666

Requirements :

• Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical specialist in Internal Medicine [FCP (SA) or equivalent], and an infectious Diseases Specialist). Essential skills: Advance clinical knowledge of HIV / AIDS, STI’s and TB. Expertise working with the current South African guidelines. Proven clinical leadership and team management ability. Strong clinical mentoring skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and experience in medical teaching and training, financial and procurement management in the public sector, relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the medical field and practice. Be self -motivated. Good computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power-point.

Duties :

• HAST: Clinical leadership of the HAST program at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, including managing complex resistant cases, improving noncommunicable disease management in HIV and TB patients. Supervision of medical officers and interns working in the HAST program, and coordination of the hospitals overall strategic response to HIV, TB and STI’s. Develop, implement, and monitor HAST work plans, ensuring adherence to national guidelines. Conduct clinical audits, morbidity/mortality reviews, and quality improvement initiatives for HAST indicators. Liaise with district management teams, NGOs and community structures where required. Contributing towards sub-specialist services at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital for both inpatient and outpatient services. Play a senior role in the management of infectious diseases inpatient and outpatients at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, including leading clinical ward rounds and training fellows. Involvement in infection prevention, control, and antimicrobial stewardship activities within the hospital. Contributing substantially to research output for the division. General Medicine: As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients within any of the general medicine units at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up, and teaching rounds. The candidate will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students inpatient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at MOPD. Academic: Participation in the academic duties of the Witswatersrand Internal Medicine and related Departments. Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Teaching: Training and supervision of 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.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a comprehensive (detailed) CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). CV must have details of name of attended schools/institutions and area. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only online applications will be considered. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required 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 are encouraged to apply. Helen Joseph Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims. There may be practical exercises/tests for SMS and non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 17-02-2026

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.