About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Specialist (Grade 1, 2, 3) to join the team at Grey’s Hospital, located in the heart of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospital Complex. This role is vital in ensuring high-quality paediatric emergency and critical care services for children in the region. By working directly with the community, you will make a significant impact on the lives of young patients and their families, providing essential healthcare services in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Medical Specialist, you will oversee and enhance the provision of 24-hour paediatric emergency and critical care, as well as pulmonology services within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Your expertise will not only contribute to the clinical care of patients but also support the development of future healthcare professionals through academic and training programs. Your role is crucial in maintaining the highest standards of care and implementing quality improvement initiatives that resonate throughout the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering comprehensive health services that promote the well-being of all South Africans. With a focus on quality care, patient safety, and community health initiatives, the department plays a crucial role in shaping public health policy and ensuring accessible healthcare for all citizens. Working within this department provides a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and improve health outcomes across diverse communities.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and direct paediatric emergency and critical care services in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
- Participate in the 24-hour in- and out-patient paediatric clinical care across the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex.
- Engage in departmental outreach programs to expand healthcare access within the catchment area.
- Assist in maintaining care standards and implementing quality improvement programs within the department.
- Supervise and mentor registrars, medical officers, and interns, fostering their professional growth.
- Contribute to academic and training programs, collaborating with the University of KwaZulu-Natal‘s Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Engage in research activities to advance paediatric care and improve health services.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
- MBChB or equivalent qualification.
- FC Paeds (SA) or equivalent, with current registration as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics with HPCSA.
- For Grade 1: No experience required post-registration; foreign candidates need 1 year of relevant experience.
- For Grade 2: 5 years of experience as a Medical Specialist after HPCSA registration; foreign candidates need 6 years.
- For Grade 3: 10 years of experience as a Medical Specialist after HPCSA registration; foreign candidates need 11 years.
- Additional qualifications in Paediatric Critical Care or Pulmonology are advantageous.
- Specialist medical knowledge and skills in paediatrics and child health.
How to Apply
Applications to be forwarded to the Human Resources Management Office, Grey’s Hospital, Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or email applications as specified below.
Requirements
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.MBChB or equivalent.
FC Paeds (SA) or Equivalent plus Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
Foreign candidates require 1 Year relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service.
Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline.
Foreign candidates will require 6 Years relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service.
Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline.
Foreign candidates will require 11 Years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service.
Additional qualifications and experience: Cert Paediatric Critical Care (SA) OR equivalent, Cert in Paediatric Pulmonology (SA) OR currently training for either of these qualifications.
Prior Paediatric Critical Care / Pulmonology experience post Specialist qualification will be an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in paediatrics 228 and child health.
Sub-specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in paediatric critical care / paediatric pulmonology.
Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy Medical ethics, epidemiology, research and statistics Medical education training and experience (an advantage).
Research publications, research knowledge, skills & competence (an advantage)
Job Duties
[Employer Performance Management and Development Process (EPMDS) based workplan will cover clinical care, scholarship, professionalism, governance, administration & management and generic assessment factors aligned to HPCSA Medical Practitioner competencies]Direct, develop further and manage the provision of 24-hour paediatric emergency and critical care and pulmonology services in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit/s at Grey’s Hospital and within the catchment population of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex.Participate in the provision of 24-hour in- and out-patient paediatric clinical care within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex.
Participate in the departmental Outreach program to the catchment area.
Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department.
Assist with the scholarship, supervision and support of registrars, medical officers, CSOs and interns in the department.
Participate in the departmental academic and training programme/s, Assist with the administration of a component of the Paediatric department at Grey’s Hospital.
Participate in the departmental activities for the development and training of undergraduate, post graduate and vocational students, including joining the University of Kwazulu- Natal (UKZN) as a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health.
Assist and participate in research activities as defined within the department.
