• Reference Number : refs/019400
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 887 363.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Prof Velaphi Tel (011) 933 8400/ 8416

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification/s as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics, which allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a sub-specialist in Community Paediatrics (or eligible for immediate ‘grandfathering’). Proof of current HPCSA registration as a paediatrician/ subspecialist for April 2023/March 2024. A minimum of 3 years as a specialist or subspecialist. Qualification with a post-graduate degree in a child or public health related field (Masters or PhD). A valid driver’s license. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, involvement in research and management skills will be of an added advantage. Competence/Knowledge/Skills: Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse teams. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Aptitude for increasing the “footprint” of paediatric services across the CHBAH hospital cluster. Clinical skillset to manage high volume patient numbers, have clinical experience to adequately manage patients accordingly. Understanding of basic human resource matters including labour relations. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service and child health. Publication of at least five peer-reviewed papers.

Duties :

• Oversee Promote the aim of universal access to quality healthcare services under the National Health Insurance. Ensure the delivery of comprehensive child healthcare, early intervention and prevention, continuity of care, health education, and effective collaboration among child healthcare providers within the cluster supported by CHBAH. Lead the ongoing development of effective regional referral pathways, through monitoring of paediatric and neonatal referrals to CHBAH, analysing paediatric illness patterns and prioritizing child health responses. Co-ordinate and support availability of appropriate care for the cluster’s needs at the hospital’s out-patient and specialist clinics (up and down referral). Communicate and co-ordinate activities with the district clinical specialist team. Perform commuted overtime in the paediatric casualty/ outpatient department. Co-ordinate and manage under-graduate and post-graduate maternal and child health training at the University of the Witwatersrand, including registrar education, and the Masters in Child Health (MSc) and in Public Health (MPH). Conduct quality improvement projects and research on priority child health problems. Offer leadership and support to national and provincial-level initiatives through membership of ministerial committees and national, provincial and district working groups. Perform any other clinical, managerial, or administrative duties as may be required by the head of the department. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL (CHBAH)

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

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.