HEAD CLINICAL UNIT – PAEDIATRICS: GRADE 1Reference Number: refs/021530Directorate: Clinical Specialists TeamNumber of Posts: 1Package: 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.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.Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents.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.Applications 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.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.It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85/1993.Employer: Department of HealthLocation: West Rand District Health ServicesClosing Date: 09-09-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have MBChB Qualification or equivalent, HPCSA Registration as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics?Do you have a current annual registration with HPCSA?Do you have a minimum of five (5) years post registration experience as a Specialist in Paediatrics?Do you have a valid driver's license?Please Note: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.
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