Medical Specialist – Internal Medicine

What you will need

• MBChB degree or equivalent, plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of registration for (2026 (HPCSA).
• Recommendation: A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision making qualities.
• Sound knowledge of applicable health and Public service legislation policies, clinical guidelines, professional ethics, patient safety and clinical governance

Experience

Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the 350 HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2 : Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Internal medicine). Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Internal medicine).

Professional registration

MBChB degree or equivalent, plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of registration for (2026 (HPCSA). Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the 350 HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2 : Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Internal medicine). Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Internal medicine).

Driver's licence

Recommendation: A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision making qualities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical teaching, supervision and mentorship to medical officers, interns, nurses and other relevant staff.
• Develop, implement and review clinical policies, protocols and evidence-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Uphold professional, ethical, patient-safety and clinical standards in the Internal Medicine Department.
• Participate in clinical governance, mortality and morbidity reviews, clinical audits and risk management.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency specialist Internal Medicine services.
• Perform administrative and clinical management duties as delegated by the Head of Clinical Unit.
• Lead and monitor quality improvement projects, remedial action plans and measurable service outcomes.
• Provide timely, effective regional-level specialist consultation, referral advice and multidisciplinary patient care.
• Contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and in-service training, assessment and professional development.
• Establish and manage specialist Internal Medicine clinics according to service needs.
• Participate in commuted overtime and provide after-hours specialist supervision and emergency support.
• Carry out delegated responsibility and support the Head of Clinical Unit in service coordination.
• Participate in departmental and hospital management, operational planning and performance reviews.
• Participate in clinical research, regional outreach, referral coordination and professional academic activities.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, appropriate patient communication and ethical professional conduct.
• Support workforce development and the effective use of human, financial and clinical resources.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

All applications should be emailed to [email protected] / [email protected] or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Offices, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370. FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi

• Application method: Hand delivery
• Email: [email protected]
• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Dr N.P Mabaso-Langa (Acting Senior Manager Medical Services)
• Telephone: (036) 637 2111

Please note

• This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.