Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB). Additional sub-specialty qualification in nephrology. Initial and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: Appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within field of expertise. Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including Labour Relations. control of budget, monitoring expenditure and project management. Assessment, diagnose and management of patients within the field of expertise. Managerial and financial management skills. Computer skills. Driving skills. Problem solving skills. Concern of excellence. Courtesy and interpersonal relation skills. Stress tolerance and innovation skills. Awareness of cross-cultural differences.

Participate in the coordination of ENT unit services for the discipline within Region 4 (King Cetshwayo, Zululand and Umkhanyakude) to ensure equitable distribution of all resources to achieve optimal patient care within defined levels of institutional responsibility. Participate in the development of tertiary services in the entire Region 4 and also to provide clinicians with expert advice and opinion to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Participate in the provision of vision, strategic direction and inspire employees to deliver excellent, quality health services. Plan and partake in the planning of staff including registrars, medical officers, community services officers, interns and undergraduate medical students and also support relevant clinical research, clinical trials and CPD activities. Render efficient and cost-effective critical care services to patients managed by Ngwelezana Hospital. Strengthen clinical governance. Participate in the formulation and management of protocols in accordance with departmental policies that will have a positive impact on staff and ensure that staff is aware and comply with guidelines and procedures. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards. Manage the performance of allocated human resources. Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act, staff adhere to the safety precautions and make sure that staff is maintained to attain optimal productivity. Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times. Render effective administrative support. Provide after hour courage and ensure continuous clinical support to junior staff. Attend to meetings and workshops as directed. Comply with all legal prescripts, acts, legislative, policies, circulars, procedures, guidelines and code of conduct for public 174 Page 175 service. Adhere to correct channels of communication as per the hospital organogram. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards.

Dr. RS Moeketsi Tel No: (035) 901 7260