Manager Medical Services

As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 226 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 39/299: MANAGER MEDICAL SERVICES REF NO: UMG 14/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 479 723 per annum, inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules Plus Commuted Overtime
CENTRE: Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent; Plus, MBCHB or equivalent qualification. A minimum of three years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA Plus Current registration with HPCSA. A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Unendorsed valid driver’s licence (code 8) or C drivers’ license (code 10). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry, laws and regulations that govern medical services. Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems and emergencies. Knowledge of relevant Acts, Policies and Regulations governing the Public Service. Knowledge of the District Health System. Sound clinical knowledge and experience. Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders. Management skills. Supervisory skills. Communication and Interpersonal skills. Implementation and evaluation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Sound negotiation. Organizing and conflict management skills. Computer literacy.
DUTIES: Ensure the provision of safe, ethical, legal and high-quality medical care in a psychiatric hospital. Facilitate the formulation of policies and procedures and ensure that these are in line with statutory regulations and code of ethics. Ensure the provision of protocols and guidelines to doctors at the correct level. Participate in the quality improvement programme of the component to ensure that policies and procedures are followed. Conduct clinical audit with the support of the clinical staff. Liaise with the District Office and Head Office on matters related to medical services. Ensure that effective delivery service is maintained within the hospital. Maintain discipline and deal with labour relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures. Supervise and support medical officers, sessional doctors and community service doctors. Serve in all clinical related committees, including management committees like Management Committees, Cashflow committee, IMLC etc. Ensure availability of clinical protocols for the management of high-risk conditions at the hospital. Provide duties that can be allocated in terms of the hospital, district and departmental needs. Organize both academic and clinical service functions of the Department, including ward rounds, outpatient clinics and clinical training ward rounds. Participate in clinical research and academic programmes in the respective clinical departments. Provide academic and clinical administrative leadership. Attending to staff at the Occupational Health clinic if the Medical Officer allocated is not available.
ENQUIRIES: Mr VM Mvelase Tel No: (033) 3306146, Ext. 120
APPLICATIONS: Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23, Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to UmgeniHospital.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. UMG 05/2019.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr VM Mvelase
NOTE: The following documents must be submitted: Amended application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. No faxed applications will be considered. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA for the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, however correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.
CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2026