Medical Specialist Surgery Session Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery and proof of current registration.
• Grade 1 no experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Specialist in General Surgery.
• Grade 2 a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA.
• Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA.

Duties :

• An in-depth knowledge of the functioning of General Surgery department.
• Ability to perform appropriate specialized procedures within the field of expertise. Assessment, diagnosis and management of patients within the field of expertise. Proven academic capabilities and training experience of junior staff (nurses, medical students and interns and medical officers).
• Sound knowledge of management and human resources. Sound knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policies.
• Good communication and supervisory skills, ability to work within a team. Be stress tolerance and self-confidence, capability to build and maintain relationships.
• Leadership and decision-making skills. Management of designated areas of responsibility within the Surgery department at Tambo Memorial Hospital.
• Conducting of clinics, ward rounds and consultations to other disciplines. Drawing up of protocols for patients and ward/clinic management. Performing regular audits of the department.

Closing Date : 30-10-2026