Medical Specialist Grade 1,2,3: -Trauma UnitGreys Hospital

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 132 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/196: MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1,2,3: -TRAUMA UNIT REF NO: GS 27/26 Component: Orthopaedics Department
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 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. Incumbents will have to sign the commuted overtime contract form annually.
CENTRE: Greys Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate, MBChB or equivalent. FC Ortho (SA) and MMED in Orthopaedics or Equivalent qualification. Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Foreign candidates require 1 Year relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Foreign candidates will require 6 Years relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service. Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Foreign candidates will require 11 Years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Comprehensive knowledge base of a specialist Orthopaedic surgeon in a regional or tertiary hospital setting. Surgical and practical skills required from a specialist in Orthopaedic surgery in a regional or tertiary hospital setting. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resource Management, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, information management and quality assurance programmes. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations and Policy including medical ethics, epidemiology, budget control and statistics. Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills.
DUTIES: Service Provision: Participate in outpatient assessment and treatment, ward rounds and operative treatment of Orthopaedic patients. Continuously monitor service delivery, both at Grey’s Hospital and Referring Hospitals, and to institute quality improvement measures to correct deficiencies. Help with the development of District and Regional Orthopaedic Level of Care where the need exists. Participate in cost containment activities / practices. Participate in provision of emergency after-hour services. Management: Assist in administrative duties related to the optimal functioning and service delivery in Orthopaedics at Grey’s Hospital and the relevant referral hospitals. Develop protocols and clinical pathways for effective/efficient management of acute and chronic Orthopaedic conditions. Ensure that data is collected, analyzed on the state of Orthopaedic Service in Outlying Drainage Areas to enable Policy/Strategy development. Participate in Clinical Governance (Morbidity / Mortality). Academic / Research: Provide both Academic and Clinical service functions at the Hospital, including ward rounds, outpatients clinics, clinical training ward rounds. Train under- and post-graduate students on both bedside training and classroom training at the hospital. Participate in both academic and clinical administrative activities as delegated by the Head of Department. Participate in Student/Registrar Assessments. Relevant Research ad dictated by clinical need. Outreach: Active participation in outreach program aimed at improvement of patient access to the relevant clinical services (at least one visit a week). To ensure skills transfer through teaching activities involving the relevant staff at District/Regional Outlying Hospitals. Co-ordination of Outreach Services in Area 2 with 6 monthly reports on Outreach produced.
ENQUIRIES: Dr AWR Mungherera- Head Clinical Department Tel No: (033) 897 3299
APPLICATIONS: Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za.
FOR ATTENTION: Mrs M. Chandulal
NOTE: Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83 and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV). All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV. 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 interview process. NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources and may be subjected to competency test.). The employment equity target for this post is: African Male, Coloured Male, African Female, Coloured Female.
CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2026