MEDICAL SPECIALIST (GRADE 1, 2 AND 3) (EMERGENCY MEDICINE)

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 051 368 per annum, all inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary

and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules
Plus Commuted overtime which is subject to the needs of the Department.
Employee must sign the commuted overtime contract form.

Grade 2: R1 202 112 per annum, all inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary
and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules
Plus Commuted overtime which is subject to the needs of the Department.
Employee must sign the commuted overtime contract form.

Grade 3: R1 395 105 per annum package consists of 70% basic salary and 30%
flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules Plus
Commuted overtime which is subject to the needs of the Department. Employee

must sign the commuted overtime contract form.

CENTRE : Greys Hospital, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : A tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent registered with the HPCSA.

Possession of an FCEM (SA) or equivalent. Current certificate of registration with
the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Emergency
Medicine. Grade 1: Experience: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a
Medical Specialist. Grade 2: Experience: 5 Years appropriate experience as a

Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in in
the relevant discipline. Grade 3: Experience: 10 Years appropriate experience as

a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in
the relevant discipline. Recommendations: 1 year of relevant management/
supervisory experience. Computer literacy – Microsoft Office software package.
Instructor’s certificate in Basic Emergency Ultrasound (Level 1). Knowledge, Skills,
Training and Competency Required: Sound management, clinical and technical
skills. Ability to diagnose and manage all emergencies (Adult and Paediatric) and
in all disciplines. Ability to teach and/or supervise staff at all levels (Registrars,
Interns, Medical Officers, nursing personnel, etc.) in the Emergency Department.
The ability to work under stress and maintain a good working relationship at all
times. Knowledge, understanding and implementation of Batho Pele principles.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Sound knowledge of Human
Resource Management, EPMDS process and requirements, and the disciplinary
and grievance management processes. Sound understanding of resource
allocation and optimization, budgeting and expenditure control. Provide team
leadership, and possess the ability to solve problems and resolve conflict. Ability
to develop and implement Policies and Guidelines for the Emergency Medicine
department. Sound knowledge of relevant ethical and medico-legal issues.
Design, implementation and evaluation of Quality Assurance and Improvement
Programs. Knowledge of relevant legislation, Policies and Regulations of the
Department of Health/ DPSA, including, but not limited to, the National Health Act,
Children’s Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, PFMA, SCM regulations.

DUTIES : Serve as the HOD of Grey’s Emergency Department. Rationalize and manage the

emergency services delivered by Grey’s Hospital. Formulate a medium- to long-
term strategy for the Emergency Department at Grey’s Hospital, which meets the
Department of Health’s needs. Develop and manage the Emergency Department
in line with the strategy. Ensure optimal level of skills and competencies of all staff,
including sessional workers, in the department. Develop and promote teaching and
training in the unit (Registrars, Medical Officers, Interns and Nursing personnel).
Conduct audits and research that are relevant to the needs of the department,
including Morbidity and Mortality and Clinical Audits on a monthly basis,
maintaining a risk register, risk management. To actively participate in / chair (as
may be required) the Hospital’s Resuscitation Services Committee and other

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committees at Grey’s Hospital. To chair (as may be required) the Disaster
Management Committee, and manage and maintain an optimum level of disaster
management preparedness. Ensure that all necessary emergency equipment and
other medical/non-medical resources are available and functional in the
Emergency Department. Participation in after-hours call duties (on-site calls) as
may be required. Participate in Outreach Programs as may be required. Maintain
close liaison with the department of Emergency Medicine at the Nelson R. Mandela
School of Medicine. Manage client complaints that may arise. Deliver quality care
to patients. Work as part of a team within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan
Complex Hospitals.

ENQUIRIES : Dr. L Naidoo


APPLICATIONS : Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Department, Greys

Hospital Private Bag x 9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. M. Chandulal

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