About the Role
The Department of Health is excited to announce the availability of the Medical Specialist: Paediatric Pulmonology position at the IALCH in Johannesburg. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of children suffering from respiratory disorders. Your expertise will not only be valued in the hospital setting but will also have a profound impact on the community, providing essential care and enhancing the quality of life for young patients and their families.
This role is particularly significant as you will be part of a dedicated team that strives to deliver high-quality healthcare services to the community. Working alongside other healthcare professionals, you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of many children and support the mission of public service by promoting better health outcomes in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the population, with a focus on equitable access and quality care. It plays a vital role in developing and implementing health policies, guidelines, and standards that improve the overall health of communities. By working in this department, you will be part of a transformative effort aimed at enhancing public health and ensuring that all South Africans have access to necessary medical services.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct ward rounds in paediatric pulmonology, high care, and intensive care units.
- Perform bronchoscopy and lung function testing analysis.
- Evaluate advanced pulmonology investigations and manage critically ill children.
- Consult on referrals for children with acute and chronic respiratory disorders.
- Participate in after-hours calls for pulmonology and paediatric ICU/HCU.
- Train fellows and postgraduate medical students in subspecialty training and child health.
- Engage in outreach activities at tertiary and regional hospitals.
- Foster community engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement plans.
What You’ll Need
- Medical Degree (MB; ChB) and current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the HPCSA.
- Additional qualification registration in the subspecialty of paediatric pulmonology.
- Experience:
- Grade 1: No experience required.
- Grade 2: 5 years of relevant experience as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
- Grade 3: 10 years of relevant experience as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
- Strong knowledge of general paediatrics and ethics.
- Excellent communication and supervisory skills.
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and manage patients effectively.
- Familiarity with procedures and protocols in paediatric pulmonology.
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring students.
- Demonstrated stress tolerance and team collaboration skills.
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].
Requirements
MB; ChB; Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).Additional Qualification Registration in the Sub-specialist of Paediatric pulmonology 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 140 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 pulmonology.
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
Undertake ward rounds in the paediatric pulmonology, high care unit and intensive care unit.Bronchoscopy, lung function testing analysis, evaluation of advanced pulmonology investigations, skills related to insertion of invasive monitoring devices and treatment in critically ill children.
Consultation for referrals of children with acute and chronic respiratory disorders.
Perform after hours calls in the pulmonology and paediatric ICU/HCU.
Training of fellows in subspecialty training.
Teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Training post graduate students (registrars/medical officer) in child health.
Expected to undertake outreach at tertiary/regional hospitals.
Community engagement.
Involved in clinical governance and quality improvement plan.
