Location: General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, KwaDukuza
Component: Medical Management Services
Salary: Grade 1 R858 528 – R924 876 per annum (all-inclusive package), Grade 2 R981 639 – R1 073 355 per annum (all-inclusive package) and Grade 3 R1 139 217 – R1 424 286 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Seeking two Medical Officers for the Trauma & Emergency Unit at General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital to provide clinical oversight and emergency care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality emergency medical care.
- Examine, diagnose, and manage patients in the Emergency Department.
- Maintain accurate medical records in line with ethical and legal standards.
- Assist senior staff in the daily operations of the Emergency Unit.
- Participate in departmental activities (journal clubs, case presentations, etc.)
- Train nurses, interns, junior doctors, and medical students.
- Comply with hospital policies and clinical governance standards.
Learning Opportunities
- Daily supervision by an Emergency Physician.
- Hands-on training in ultrasound, airway management, and evidence-based emergency care.
- Research opportunities.
- Preparation for Diploma in Emergency Care (Dip PEC) and Fellowship in Emergency Medicine.
Requirements
- MBCHB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Grade 1: No post-registration experience requiredGrade 2: Minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
- Grade 3 Minimum 10 years post-registration experience.
- Completion of ACLS, PALS, ATLS.
Knowledge & Competencies
- Adult and Paediatric Resuscitation.
- Emergency Care and Acute Medical/Surgical Conditions.
- Diagnostic and patient assessment procedures.
- South African healthcare system and medical ethics.
- Cross-cultural awareness in healthcare.
- Effective communication, leadership, supervision, problem-solving, and resilience under pressure.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a committed, multidisciplinary trauma team.
- Develop specialised emergency medicine skills.
- Contribute to mentorship, research, and continuous medical education.
- Competitive salary with benefits.
How to Apply
- Submit your application to: Deputy Director: HRM Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450
- Or hand deliver to: Human Resource Department, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of Patterson & King Shaka Street, Stanger, 4450
- Enquiries: Dr S Ramdheen – Tel: (032) 437 6076