• Reference Number : refs/018982
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887,363 (All-Inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Prof A Coovadia Tel No (011) 470 9284/9100

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Paediatric Specialist or in recognized Paediatric subspecialty. A Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Paediatric Specialist. If in a subspecialty, then 3 years in that subspecialty would be an added advantage. Relevant subspecialty would be a distinct advantage. Sound knowledge of Government regulations, policies and acts. The ability to interpret and implement policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Project management skills. Teambuilding, people and Interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (verbal and written) Organizational experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and involvement in research. Knowledge and Skills: Assessment, diagnosis and management of patient within the registered field. Understanding of basic human resource matters including labour relations. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service and child health. Managerial and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

• To provide direct patient care including the following: Clinical management of children including neonates and those requiring tertiary level care such as intensive care, Participate in care of admitted and/or outpatients in the Department of Paediatrics including seeing patients and supervising junior staff; Undertake regular follow-up ward rounds with Interns, Junior Medical Officers, Registrars and Fellows; Design protocols for management of relevant sub-speciality related conditions; To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings on Paediatric patients requiring critical and complex management; To perform management and administrative duties in the relevant sub-speciality and within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, To head and manage the relevant sub-speciality regarding Clinical and Administrative matters and the overall wellbeing of the division, To develop and sustain Clinical Services that will contribute towards improving the Quality of Care and Clinical Services, offered to children managed in the sub-speciality Division and Department of Paediatrics at large, Advising the Head of Paediatrics and Hospital Management of the appropriate requirements on clinical matters. To assist the Head of Department when needed, on different matters around management and running of the Department. To participate in Hospital and University Management/ Administrative structures or committees, to partake in teaching/ training of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. To teach and train medical students, Interns, Medical Officers, Registrars, Fellows, Nurses and Clinical and Therapeutic Support Services staff. To be involved in the development of curriculum for both under- and post-graduate students. To be involved in alt activities around development and growth of students and clinicians in the Department of Paediatrics, Hospital and Gauteng province. To conduct clinical research and partake in research activities and supervision of both under- and postgraduate students involved in research, Establish and maintain a database of all patients managed in subspeciality. Lead the development of relevant research in the relevant field. Establish a strong working relationship and research collaboration with other Specialists or Professionals from the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, other University of the Witwatersrand affiliated Hospital and entities, and both National and International Professionals in the field of Neonatology.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: 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. 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 (CV). Applications 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 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 29-09-2023

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.