The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is inviting applications for 50 Medical Officer Grade 1 positions across various hospitals and health facilities in the province. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified and registered medical practitioners to begin their careers in the public healthcare sector while contributing to quality healthcare services for communities across KwaZulu-Natal.
Job Overview
- Position: Medical Officer Grade 1
- Reference Number: M02/2026
- Number of Posts: 50
- Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Location: Various hospitals and health facilities across KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: R1,041,402 per annum (No experience required)
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- MBChB qualification as a Medical Practitioner
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Sound clinical knowledge and skills in General Medicine
- Experience or knowledge of Primary Health Care
- Antenatal and postnatal care
- Child Health and Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
- HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis management
- Management of communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Emergency care
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Knowledge of National Health Insurance (NHI), Batho Pele Principles and Medical Ethics
- Fluency in local languages is an advantage
- A passion for teaching, mentoring and coaching in Primary Health Care
- A Diploma in HIV/AIDS Care or Family Medicine will be an added advantage
Key Responsibilities
Medical Officers will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive promotive, preventive and curative Primary Health Care services.
- Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Managing HIV, TB and non-communicable diseases according to national clinical guidelines.
- Providing maternal, child and reproductive healthcare services.
- Responding to medical emergencies and medico-legal cases.
- Supervising and supporting nursing staff through in-service training.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards.
- Participating in quality improvement programmes and infection prevention initiatives.
- Supporting the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme.
- Managing health information and contributing to departmental performance targets.
- Participating in community outreach and health promotion programmes when required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A completed and signed Z83 Application Form
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications can be submitted through the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health’s online e-Recruitment system or emailed directly to the Human Resource office as instructed in the official advert. Applicants may also submit applications at Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) or deliver them to the Department’s Human Resource Management offices.
Important Information
- The closing date is 28 August 2026.
- Separate applications must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one position.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
- Successful candidates will undergo security screening, qualification verification, criminal record checks and other pre-employment verification processes.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
Apply Now
For the full vacancy circular, application instructions and the latest updates, visit the official KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health vacancies portal:
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Vacancies
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