• Reference Number : REFS/048455
• Directorate : Paediatrics and Child Health: General Paediatric
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R2 168 145.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof. M.C Mangwane- Mulaudzi Tel 011 488 4246 Ms. L Maseko Tel 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics or a recognized Paediatric sub-Specialty in Infectious disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, neurodevelopment, and nephrology. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics or in a recognized Sub-Specialty. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics or in a recognized Sub-Specialty. Knowledge and Skills: Assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient within the registered specialist field. Understanding of basic Human resource matters including labour relations. Knowledge of legislative prescript governing public service and child health. Managerial and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

• Provide leadership and management in clinical, risk management and support/auxiliary services in the following areas inpatient management of the paediatric wards (Area 285 and 287), general 256-outpatient department and support of HIV clinic and Rheumatology clinic. Provide Clinical governance and oversight in the unit and in the CMJAH cluster. Render outreach and support service to other levels of care in the CMJAH cluster. Monitor and develop improvement plans regarding clinical output, new services and cost containment strategies. Optimally supervise and train junior personnel, including specialist working in the area, Registrars and fellows. Participate in research, academic activities at undergraduate and postgraduate level as required. Participate in continuing medical education, as required by Health Professional Council of South Africa. Offer comprehensive, quality care to patients. After hours, duties will be part of the package.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 05-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.