Medical Specialist Sessions: Cardiology x1 (Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital)

MEDICAL SPECIALIST SESSIONS: CARDIOLOGY X1

• Reference Number : Medspec sess card/1/2026
• Directorate : Cardiology
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Medical Specialist – Grade 1 R671.00 (R697 840.00pa); Grade 2 R766.00 (R796 640.00pa); Grade 3 R887.00 (R922 480.00pa) - Hourly Rate per session/Notch per annum
• Enquiries : Prof S Khan – Tel. No: 082 5647477

Requirements :

• Degree in Medicine (MBCHB) and Specialist registration in Internal Medicine. registration certificate with the Health Professionals Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Additional Qualification: Sub-specialist in Cardiology.
• Experience – Grade 1: The appointment to grade 1 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 2: The appointment to grade 2 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist plus five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 3: The appointment to grade 3 requires appropriate qualifications and a registration certificate plus ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCES REQUIRED: Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Cardiology. Competence in the clinical evaluation, interpretation of special investigations and management within the sub-specialty. Good human relations, communication, leadership and team building skills. Computer literacy plus sound negotiation, planning, organizational, decision-making and conflict management skills. Ability to teach undergraduate and post‑graduate students and participate in research and continuing professional development. Maintain good clinical, professional and ethical standards in the unit.

Duties :

• The incumbents of the posts are to assist the Head Clinical Unit in the following areas: Developing and managing the designated sub‑specialty services for the region. Ensure the efficient and effective provision of in‑ and out‑patient services. Formulate policies and procedures for clinical services as required, and ensure that they are in accordance with the current statutory regulations and guidelines. Provide leadership, management and support to all medical staff under their supervision. Assist with quality improvement imperatives, including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reporting, and reviewing clinical documentation and clinical governance procedures. Ensure that cost‑effective service delivery is maintained within the unit. Manage and direct performance and EPMDS of junior staff within the unit as required. Actively participate in the academic programme for the training of sub‑specialist fellows. Clinical teaching, examination and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses and supervise registrar research. Partake in outreach programmes of the unit. After‑hours participation in the call roster. Assist with additional duties as delegated by the Head Clinical Unit.

Notes :

• NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: Sessional – not exceeding 12 months - subject to annual review.
• NO OF SESSIONS PER WEEK: 10hrs per person (each session is equivalent to 1 hour).
• Applications for Employment Form (Current Z83), which is available from any Government Office OR the website www.kznhealth.gov.za
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview.
• Certificates of service
• Faxed applications will not be accepted
• Reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. ref APRO/1/2006
• It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre‑entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Please note that due to the large number of applications envisaged to be received, applications will not be acknowledged. If you are not contacted by us after three months after the closing date, please regard your application as being unsuccessful. Every short listed applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course.
• Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for this post.
• Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre‑employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening
• Applications should be sent to: applications@ialch.co.za OR Courier to: The HR Manager, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Private Bag X03, MAYVILLE 4058 OR All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be Hand Delivered in the applications box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, THERE WILL BE NO PAYMENT OF S & T CLAIMS.

Employer : Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
Location : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Closing Date : 30 October 2026