The KZN Department of Health vacancies need an NHI Medical Officer. An exciting job is available in Durban until April 29th, 2025. The applicants must hold an MBCHB degree and be licensed by HPCSA. Driver’s permits are required for this extra. Are you ready to serve communities? Apply now.
KZN Department of Health NHI Medical Officer Job Details
- Department- KZN Department of Health
- Position- NHI Medical Officer
- Location- Durban, KZN
- Post Reference- ETHEK NHI 02 2025/2026
- Closing Date- 29 April 2025
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) Standard 10/or (Vocational National Certificate)
- MBCHB Medical Degree
- Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Praciitioner plus Current Registration Certificate with the HPCSA 2026 / 2026
- General Practitioner in Private Practice
- Unendorsed Valid Driver’s license
- Dispensing License
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required
Sound knowledge, experience and clinical skills in General Medicine, but especially in the following fields:
- Primary Health Care
- Antenatal Care
- Child Health and IMCI
- HIV & AIDS Management
- TB Management
- Noncommunicable / Communicable Diseases
- Emergency Care
- Good communication and Leadership skills
- Knowledge and understanding of National Health Insurance, Batho Pele Principles, Patient’s Right
- Charter.
- Sound Medical ethics
- Ablity to work as part of the PHC Team
- Adiploma in HIV AIDS Care or Family Medicine will be an advantage
Key Performance Areas
- Work as a consulting doctor in Primary Health Care clinics eThekwini District
- Provision of good quality, patient-centered and community-orientated care for all patients
- Promote and ensure good continuity of care.
- Examine, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients, including: Chronic ailments,
- TB, HIV, pediatrics, antenatal patients and mental health care users, etc.
- Comply with all departmental protocols, Policy and Standard Treatment Guidelines, Essential
- medicines List (EML) for PHC, Adult Primary Care (APC) & code of Conduct.
- Participate in and support CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and training of PHC doctors and nurses
- Provide medical support to PHC clinical staff
- Ensure that relevant patient data and statistics are maintained
- Maintain accurate health records in accordance with Legal Ethical considerations
- Provide preventative health interventions and measures to promote health
- Handle disabilty grant assessments
- Perform duties as delegated by supervisor
- Be prepared to drive to PHC clinics
- The incumbent will report to Faclity Operational Manager/CHC/PHC/Municipal Nursing Ma
- the Clinic and will be accountable to the CEO and Medical Manager of the mother hospital,
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