This is a tender opportunity for a qualified Medical Specialist in Paediatrics at New Somerset Hospital, under the Western Cape Government’s Metro Health Services. The position offers three salary grades (R1,271,901 to R1,680,780 p.a.) based on experience. The role requires HPCSA registration as a Specialist and involves clinical service delivery in paediatrics and neonatology, clinical governance, academic teaching, outreach programmes, and research. A valid driver’s license is required. Applications close on 21 February 2025 and must be submitted online.
POST: MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRICS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 271 901 per annum Grade 2: R1 451 214 per annum Grade 3: R1 680 780 per annum
CENTRE: New Somerset Hospital
CLOSING DATE: 21 February 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
- Inherent requirements of the job: A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
- Willingness to do teaching, outreach and perform overtime duties in paediatrics and neonatology.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Have a good understanding of regional and district level child health services and programmes.
- Awareness of statutory framework, including Healthcare 2030, Best Practice Criteria, National Core Standards, EDL, Standard Treatment Guidelines.
- Experience in inpatient, outpatient and emergency care of critically ill patient in Paediatrics and Neonatology.
- Experience with children with neurodevelopment disorders.
- Experience in teaching and training of undergraduate medical students.
- Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills..
DUTIES:
- Clinical service delivery, in Paediatrics and Neonatology, at specialist level.
- Ensure effective and efficient clinical governance and management within the Paediatric department with regards to clinical, human and financial resources.
- Conduct academic teaching in Paediatrics and Neonatology, on the UCT joint platform.
- Participation in appropriate outreach programmes.
- Effective management and administration of a wide range of “Portfolios” and develop, conduct and supervise research projects..
ENQUIRIES: Dr P Nongena Tel No: (021) 402- 6417
APPLICATIONS:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with their levant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
The pool of applicants will be considered for a similar vacant post within the Chief Director Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
NOTE:
It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference..
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