Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Inherent requirement of the job: Performing commuted overtime and participation in the after-hours call system. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license as well as willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good work etiquette; excellent communication skills; conflict management; cost conscious care provision. Good technology and computer skills; problem-solving experience; leadership and mentoring experience. Performance of audits, research and publications. Experience in teaching, conducting and supervising research. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
Duties
Render an efficient, cost-effective high quality Internal Medicine service to patients managed by the hospital and district as the Rural East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality. Always deliver service with professional and 182 ethical behaviour. Assist with effective and efficient administration of the Internal Medicine Department. Assist the Head of Department with specific projects relating to Antibiotic Stewardship, PPTC, Critical Care and Clinical Governance. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. -Assist with unit training commitments. Ensure the rational use of resources, participate in audits and Clinical Governance activities. Participate in Outreach and Support services, as needed, to the greater Rural East Ecosystem. Ensure good relations with patients, nursing staff, colleagues and referral services at tertiary and district hospital level. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
George Regional Hospital
How to Apply
Dr A Vermeulen Tel No: (044) 802-4529
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
28 September 2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of
