Medical Specialist (Fixed Two-Year Contract) (Re-Advertisement)

Requirements

• Appropriate Medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in the Internal Medicine. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in the Internal Medicine. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in the Internal Medicine.
• The following will be added advantage: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research, teaching, and independent practice with HPCSA.

Duties

• As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up, and grand rounds.
• As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending the Sub-specialty OPD or Specialty Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associate clinical staff. Co-ordination of specialty services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of clinical technology services as required.
• Overseeing the development of appropriate referrals pathways and development of services at referral hospital. ESSSENTIAL SKILLS: Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgment; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment; Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience; Coaching and mentoring experience.
• NOTE: We reserve the right not to fill the post. Invited candidates will be subjected to employment vetting process and medical surveillance.

ACADEMIC

• Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Department/Sub Specialities. Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Training and supervision of Senior registrars, registrars, 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.

Closing Date : 18-08-2026