Medical Officers x20 posts at KZN Health for MBCB registered graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 5, 2025
- 4 min read
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: KWAZULU-NATAL
“We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life and as such, this Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote inclusiveness in all occupational levels in the Department”.
POST : MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 (20 POSTS)
CENTRE : VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN KWAZULU NATAL
GRADE 1 : R 1001 349.00 per annum (No experience required)
No. DISTRICT OFFICES REFERENCE NO. NO. OF POSTS
1 EThekwini Health District M01/2025
2 Harry Gwala Health District M02/2025
3 King Cetshwayo Health District M03/2025
4 UGu Health District M04/2025
5 UMgungundlovu Health District M05/2025
6 UThukela Health District M06/2025
7 Zululand Health District M07/2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ABOVE POST:-
•Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
• MBCHB qualification as a
Medical Practitioner. PLUS
•Current registration HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. PLUS
• Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: • Sound knowledge, experience and clinical skills in General Medicine, especially in the following fields:
• Primary Health Care
• Antenatal and Postnatal care
• Child Health and IMCI
• HIV&AIDS and TB management
• Experience in MMC.
• Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Emergency Care
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of National Health Insurance, Batho Pele Principles and Medical Ethics.
• A passion for teaching, mentoring and coaching in the PHC field.
• Fluency in the local languages
• General Practitioner within the District or neighbouring Districts
• A diploma in HIV/AIDS Care or Family Medicine will be an advantage.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS:
• Implement Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision Programme (VMMC) and other HAST (HIV & TB management, including prevention) at facility level in accordance with provincial and SA national guidelines.
• Ensure comprehensive package of VMMC and men’s health services are available.
• Maintain and respond to QA assessments.
• Ensure all Circumcised Clients are followed up as per SA/WHO guidelines.
• Management of VMMC related adverse events effectively.
• Ensure MMC sustainability of Sub-District MMC Teams by providing proper guidance and leadership
• The provision of promotive and preventive services as per Primary Health Care package of services taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community being served by the Facility.
• Use of clinical algorithms as per APC 101 Clinical Guidelines for the management of chronic noncommunicable diseases and the management of chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS and TB Management of other minor ailments.
• Managing the health of women and children, including reproductive health services.
• Provision of rehabilitative services, such as adherence to referral protocols to all relevant points of service delivery, including community based rehabilitation services, CHC, district hospital and levels above: assessments and recommendations of disability grant applications; Provision of essential consumables, including spinal packs to persons with disabilities and information to patients, families, caregivers about rehabilitation services.
• Deliver services as per the service package of the relevant health facility.
• Give in-service training and support to nurses employed in the health facility.
• Ensure compliance with the Essential Medicine List (EML).
• Respond to emergencies, attend to victims and perpetrators of crimes, inter alia, sexual assault, rape, assault, drunken and negligent driving and any other Medico Legal Services required by the South African Police Services (SAPS).
• Complete documentation, as required by the SAPS in terms of the abovementioned Medico Legal matter, including giving testimony in court.
• Compliance with clinical governance requirements, such as appropriate record keeping and referral.
• At the request of and cost to the Department, attend training, orientation/ induction and meetings.
• Be prepared to drive to PHC Clinics.
• The incumbent will be accountable to the Clinic Operational Manager, Medical Manager and District Office.
ENQUIRIES: MRS JN Ngozo: 033-395 2586
Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details.
“Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: Mrs BC Shelembe)
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed and dated. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates, Identity Document and Driver’s Licence (not copies of previously certified copies). The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed and emailed applications will NOT be accepted. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. •The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational
Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Non- RSA Citizens/Permanent Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications.