• Reference Number : refs/050371
• Directorate : MEDICAL
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395 528 .00 per annun
• Enquiries : Dr. Mofokeng SM: Tel 016 930 3000

Requirements :

• Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a specialist physician, anesthetist, surgeon or emergency medicine specialist and a subspecialty qualification in Critical Care. Competencies: Excellent communication skill, good professional judgement, integrity, and professional dependability. Conflict management and resolution skills. Appropriate technology and computer skills. Leadership experience. Cost containment knowledge and skill. Problem solving skills. Coaching, supervision and mentoring experience. Strong focus on developing and implementing research ETHOS. Patient centered approach mentality. General management skills. Experience with ICU technology and information systems. Quality improvement and clinical governance experience. The candidate must demonstrate: Critical Care / ICU Expertise. Ability to manage critically ill patients requiring advanced organ support. Experience in mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, renal replacement therapy and advanced critical care procedures. Ability to further develop and strengthen ICU clinical services. Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team including physicians, surgeons, anesthetists, nursing staff, allied health professionals and support services.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the clinical management of critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Sebokeng Hospital. Responsibilities include: Leading daily ICU ward rounds and multidisciplinary case discussions. Management of patients requiring advanced organ support including ventilation, vasopressor therapy, renal replacement therapy and invasive monitoring. Providing specialist consultation for critically ill patients referred from other departments including Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine and Surgical disciplines. Participation in ICU admission triage and escalation of care decisions. Supervision of advanced procedures including central venous access, arterial line insertion, airway management and critical care interventions. As a senior clinician, the incumbent will: Supervise registrars, medical officers, interns and students in critical care management. Participate in after-hours ICU coverage as part of the consultant rotation. Contribute to morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives. The candidate will be expected to serve as a clinical leader, mentor and role model for junior doctors and ICU staff. Subspeciality Development: The incumbent will assist in: Coordination and strengthening of Critical Care services at Sebokeng Hospital. Development of referral pathways for critically ill patients within the cluster hospitals. Implementation of ICU protocols and best-practice guidelines. Collaboration with surgical, medical and emergency departments in the management of critically ill patients. Academic: Participation in the academic programme of the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Critical Care and other disciplines platforms, including Participation in academic ward rounds and departmental meetings. Contribution to research and publication within the department. Supervision of registrar and MMed research projects. Teaching: Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including Training and supervision of Senior Registrars, Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical Students. Teaching ward rounds, tutorials and bedside clinical training. Mentorship of junior clinicians in critical care practice. The candidate will also provide clinical guidance and support to ICU nursing staff and allied health professionals. Management: The incumbent will participate in managerial and administrative functions within the ICU including Participation in hospital management and clinical governance committees. Contribution to ICU operational planning and service delivery. Development of duty rosters ensuring continuous ICU coverage. Participation in quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents may not be included on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications and other relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the institution. suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Department within the Institution/ hospital. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sebokeng Hospital

Closing Date : 24-07-2026

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.