Medical Specialist Grade 1 (Emergency Medicine) Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• A tertiary qualification (MBCHB or equivalent), plus current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine. Knowledge, Skills and competencies required: Sound clinical knowledge and experience of procedures and protocols in Emergency Medicine including advanced adult and paediatric resuscitative interventions.
• Good verbal and written, communication and interpersonal skills. Cross cultural awareness, sound teaching and supervisory abilities. A concern for excellence and quality care. The ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team and work in a challenging environment.

Duties :

• Assists the Head of Clinical Unit (HCU) to ensure optimal Emergency Medicine Service. Assist the HCU in the development of management protocols / policies for the department.
• Provide emergency clinical care and oversight as expected of a specialist in Emergency Medicine. Assist with quality improvement imperatives including clinical audits (morbidity & mortality reporting and reviewing clinical documentations audits etc.) and continuous professional development activities.
• Training of registrars, nurses, junior doctors and colleagues and promote ongoing staff development in accordance with individual and departmental needs. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards in the department.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times. Engage in research and supervise registrar research.
• Partake in outreach programmes of the Department of Health (DOH). Supervise, teach & assess medical students. Signing annual performance agreements and availability for quarterly reviews. NB: Performance of commuted overtime is compulsory and will be worked in the discipline based on the need of the institution.

Closing Date : 26-01-2026