• Reference Number : refs/042699
• Directorate : Paediatrics
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 – R1 046 763.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Dr. W. Wijnant Tel No: 011 923 2245

Requirements :

• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. A Diploma in Child Health and/or Part 1 FC Pead (SA) could be an advantage. Must have completed Post Community Service. Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26. The incumbent s will be rotated between institutions. In line with the requirements of the College of Paediatricians of CMSA, the Registrar must complete a research study and a MMed in Paediatrics. The successful applicant will be required to complete the FC Paed (SA) examination as part of their accreditation to fulfil their acceptance as a specialist by the HPCSA.

Duties :

• he incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of paediatric and neonatal patient, including but not restricted to outpatients, accident and emergency, general paediatric inpatients, neonatal resuscitation, neonatal in patients, paediatric and neonatal high care patients as well as paediatric and neonatal intensive care patients. Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. Perform practical procedures relevant to the care of patients. Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Implement and monitor adherence to Ideal hospital realization framework (norms and standards). Attend relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing Medico-Legal Documents timeously (e.g. Death certificate). Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds. Ensure effective administration and safe record keeping in the department. Rendering of after-hour (night, weekend, and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Render clinical services, assessment and treatment of patients. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns, community service doctors and Medical Officers).

Notes :

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above except for HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualified. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 01-04-2026

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.