Manager Medical Services

What you will need

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent
• Plus, MBCHB or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Unendorsed valid driver’s licence (code 8) or C drivers’ licence (code 10).
• Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry, laws and regulations that govern medical services.
• Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems and emergencies.
• Knowledge of relevant Acts, Policies and Regulations governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of the District Health System.
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders.
• Management skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Implementation and evaluation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound negotiation.
• organising and conflict management skills.
• Computer literacy.

Experience

A minimum of three years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA Plus Current registration with HPCSA. A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience. Sound clinical knowledge and experience.

Professional registration

A minimum of three years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA Plus Current registration with HPCSA.

Driver's licence

Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Unendorsed valid driver’s licence (code 8) or C drivers’ licence (code 10).

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry, laws and regulations that govern medical services.
• Management skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Implementation and evaluation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• organising and conflict management skills.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of safe, ethical, legal and high-quality medical care in a psychiatric hospital.
• Facilitate the formulation of policies and procedures and ensure that these are in line with statutory regulations and code of ethics.
• Ensure the provision of protocols and guidelines to doctors at the correct

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23, Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to [email protected]. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. UMG 05/2019. FOR ATTENTION : Mr VM Mvelase

• Email: [email protected]
• Documents to include: Z83
• Enquiries: Mr VM Mvelase
• Telephone: (033) 3306146

Please note

• The following documents must be submitted: Amended application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.
• The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application.
• Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
• No faxed applications will be considered.
• Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s.
• The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA for the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification).
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, however correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.