• Reference Number : refs/021530
• Directorate : Clinical Specialists Team
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R1 976 070 per annum, (all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules)
• Enquiries : Ms. T.H.E Karigani Tel No: (011) 953 2152 (Monday to Friday: from 08h00 to 16h00)

Requirements :

• MBChB Qualification or equivalent, HPCSA Registration as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Paediatrics plus, proof of current HPCSA Registration card 2024 / 2025 (submitted only when shortlisted). A minimum of five (5) years post registration experience as a Specialist in Paediatrics. A valid driver’s license. Other skills/requirements: Understanding of the District Health system and the challenges that face maternal service delivery within this context. Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance. Sound knowledge of clinical and patient management skills within the discipline. Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients as well as ability to deal with all emergencies. Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS provision and management relevant to local situation. Leadership, decision making, communication, problem solving and conflict management skills. Sound medical ethical practice skills. Knowledge of Human Resource Management and of current Health and Public Service Legislations, regulations, and policy. Patient and staff satisfaction always; smooth service management; secure operational cost control; and quality checks occur uninterrupted; and Maintain record keeping. Supervision and leadership insight: Strive to have the ability or quality to motivate and inspire others to achieve the set goal; and command the process of planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling activities. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents; and display the capacity in human resource planning and people management. Computer literate and data management.

Duties :

• Provision of specialist services in Paediatrics to clinics, MOUs, District hospitals and regional hospitals. Capacity building in PHC/MOUs and District hospital and provision of outreach services with focus on improving women health. Reduction in maternal and perinatal mortality and development of intervention to most common cause of maternal deaths including HIV/AIDS. Develop a CPD programme in all hospitals in the district. Support and supervise junior staff in the clinics, district hospitals and regional hospital complex. Develop and implement protocols for Paediatrics. Support HIV/AIDS programme in the hospital and community. Support quality improvements in the hospital. Conduct research in critical conditions involving maternal morbidity and mortality as well as stillbirths and low birth weight. Overall management of the District Clinical Specialists Team.

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-ecruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s License 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). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae should contain the institution, position(s) 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 correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (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 should provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. 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 85/1993. It is the 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. Be flexible to be allocated to any facility under the advertising sub-district in west rand district as per service delivery needs. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services

Closing Date : 09-09-2024

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.