POST 27/296 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY)
SALARY : Grade 1: R671 per hour
Grade 2: R766 per hour
Grade 3: R887 per hour
CENTRE : George Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Registration with a professional
council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in
Otorhinolaryngology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the
HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Grade 2: A minimum of
5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the
HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign
qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Grade 3: A
minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after
registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council
in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in
Otorhinolaryngology. Inherent requirement of the job: It will be expected of the
successful candidate to comply with the governance processes of the
department of health. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and a willingness to
travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good work etiquette; excellent
communication skills; conflict management; cost conscious care provision.
Manage own theatre lists and provide clear guidance on outpatient bookings.
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 : Provision of definitive clinical Otorhinolaryngology care within the scope of a
regional hospital service, including assessment, management, elective
surgery, ongoing care, emergency care, and appropriate referral of complex
cases in accordance with established referral pathways to tertiary facilities.
Delivery of high-quality, patient-centred Otorhinolaryngology services,
ensuring efficient management of patient workload while maintaining clinical
standards, patient safety, and service satisfaction. Support and supervision of
junior medical staff in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of
Otorhinolaryngology conditions, including bedside and procedural guidance
within the clinical environment. Commitment to structured teaching and training
of junior doctors, interns, and other healthcare professionals through informal
bedside teaching, as well as formal academic activities such as lectures,
tutorials, and case discussions. Render an efficient, cost-effective high quality
clinical service to patients managed by the hospital and district as the Rural
East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality. Active participation in
departmental training programmes, continuing medical education (CME)
activities, workshops, and professional development forums relevant to
Otorhinolaryngology and district/regional service delivery. Involvement in
clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement
initiatives to strengthen Otorhinolaryngology service delivery within the district
and regional health system. Participation in data collection, clinical data
management, and reporting of service statistics to support governance,
monitoring, and planning of Otorhinolaryngology services. Support clinical
governance and administrative functions within the Otorhinolaryngology
service, including medico-legal documentation, reporting requirements, staff-
related administration, and compliance with departmental policies and
protocols. Active participation in the development and maintenance of clinical
guidelines, protocols, and referral systems to ensure safe and effective
Otorhinolaryngology service delivery within a regional hospital platform. Strong
ethical standards and sound clinical judgement, with appropriate counselling
skills for patients and families. Strong leadership, communication,
interpersonal, teamwork, and organisational skills suitable for a
multidisciplinary regional hospital environment.
ENQUIRIES : Prof L Jenkins Tel No: (083) 795-1065
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates are
subjects to a practical test. 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 application for
registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the
prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before
the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health
professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status).