About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Specialist: Paediatric to join the team at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is vital in providing exceptional healthcare services to children facing critical illnesses. As a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics, you will play a crucial part in the lives of young patients and their families, making a meaningful impact on the community. Your expertise will ensure that children receive the highest standard of care, fostering healthier futures for the next generation.
Located in the vibrant city of Durban, this position allows you to work within a dynamic healthcare environment. You will be involved in training fellows and postgraduate students while providing consultations and conducting ward rounds in the paediatric intensive care unit. This role not only enhances your own professional development but also contributes to the training of future medical professionals, ensuring sustained excellence in paediatric care.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission includes providing accessible and quality healthcare services, with a focus on vulnerable populations, including children and those with critical health needs. Working in this department offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that strives to improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for communities across the province.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct ward rounds in the paediatric intensive care and high care units
- Provide consultations for referrals of children with critical illnesses
- Train fellows in paediatric subspecialties and supervise registrars and medical officers
- Engage in community outreach at tertiary and regional hospitals
- Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
- Teach undergraduate medical students about paediatrics
- Facilitate post-PICU/HCU patient clinics
What You’ll Need
- MB; ChB Degree
- Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Registration Certificate as a Specialist in Paediatrics with HPCSA
- Experience in critical care is advantageous
- Good communication and supervisory skills
- Broad knowledge of general paediatrics and ethics
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
How to Apply
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to [email protected]
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Requirements
MB; ChB Degree Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).Registration Certificate as a Specialist in Paediatrics with HPCSA Additional Qualification: Experience in critical care will be an advantage Experience: Grade 1 No Experience required.
Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatrics).
Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatrics) Knowledge, Skills, training and Competencies required: Broad knowledge of working in general Paediatrics and Ethics.
Good communication and supervisory skills.
Appropriate specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
Familiarity with procedures and management protocols within the subspecialty of Paediatric critical care.
Working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Supervision and teaching of undergraduates and post-graduates.
Behavioural attributes: Stress tolerance.
Ability to work within a team.
Self-confidence.
Capacity to build and maintain relationships.
Job Duties
Required to train in paediatric critical care Undertake ward rounds in the paediatric intensive care, high care and wards Consultation for referrals of children with critical illness.Calls in the paediatric service Clinics in post PICU/HCU patient.
Training of fellows in subspecialty training.
Teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Training postgraduate students (registrars/medical officer) in paediatrics.
Expected to undertake outreach at tertiary/regional hospitals.
Community engagement.
Involved in clinical governance and quality improvement plan.
