REF NO: DIAB&ENDOC (SUBSPEC) /1/2026
Department: Diabetis & Endocrinology
SALARY: R1 156 308 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 2: R1 322 100 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 3 : R1 534 356 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
CENTRE: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH)
REQUIREMENTS: Degree in medicine (MBCHB) and specialist registration in Internal Medicine (FCP(SA) or equivalent) and a post-graduate qualification in Endocrinology (Certificate in Endocrinology and Metabolism awarded by the College of Medicine of South Africa). Current registration as a Sub-specialist in Endocrinology. Full registration with the Health Professionals Council as a Medical Practitioner, Specialist and Sub-Specialist. Experience after registration with HPCSA as a sub-specialist, would be an advantage. Certificate of service endorsed by Human Resource Department. Experience – Grade 1 : The appointment to grade 1 requires appropriate qualification and registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Endocrinology sub-speciality. Grade 2 : The appointment to grade 2 requires appropriate qualification and registration certificate plus Five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Endocrinology subspeciality. Grade 3 : The appointment to grade 3 requires appropriate qualification and registration certificate plus Ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Endocrinology subspeciality. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required: Sound clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in Endocrinology. Competence in the clinical evaluation, interpretation of special investigations and management within the sub-specialty. Excellent human relations, communication, leadership and team building skills. Computer literacy. Sound negotiation, planning, organising, decision making and conflict management skills. Ability to teach undergraduate and post graduate students and participate in research and continuing professional development. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional, and ethical standards in the Department of Endocrinology.
DUTIES: The incumbent of the post is expected to assist the Head Clinical Unit in the following areas: Developing and managing the designated sub-specialty services for the area. Ensure the efficient and effective provisions of in- and out-patient services. Formulate policies and procedures for clinical services as required and ensure that they are in accordance with the current statutory regulations and guidelines. Provide leadership, management and support to all medical staff under their supervision. Assist with quality improvement imperatives including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reporting and reviewing clinical documentation, clinical governance procedures etc. Ensure that cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the Department of Endocrinology. Manage and direct performance and EPMDS of junior staff within the Department of Endocrinology as required actively participate in the academic programme for the training of subspecialist fellows and trainees. Clinical teaching, examination, and administration of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses and supervise registrar research. Partake in outreach programmes of the unit. After-hours participation in the call roster.
ENQUIRIES: Dr FJ Pirie Tel No: 031 2401299
APPLICATIONS: must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or posted to Private Bag X03, Mayville, 4058.