• Reference Number : refs/022474
• Directorate : PAEDIATRICS
• Number of Posts : 4

• Package : R 1 001 349. 00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Dr. W. Wijnant (011) 923 2000 Email: wim.wijnant@gauteng.gov.za

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’s (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 :

• The 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 :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University 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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. 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. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “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). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. 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 : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

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.