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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Medical Specialist (Sub-Specialty): Grade 1 to 3 (Paediatric Critical Care)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: TBH17/2024
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

Willingness to render paediatric critical care including commuted after hour services in the paediatric intensive care unit as required. Special interest in paediatric critical care health care systems development, support and outreach.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Academic teaching and research: Actively participate in the academic under- and postgraduate paediatric training program (including clinical teaching). Perform and supervise paediatric critical care operational research activities in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health of the University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Health Sciences. Clinical Service: Strengthen and deliver paediatric critical care clinical services for children in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. Service co-ordination and management support: Provide support for the Clinical Unit Head in the management of the paediatric intensive care unit, including human and financial resources. Provide support for the Executive Head of Paediatrics and Child Health in strategic and financial oversight of clinical services, participate in and provide technical support in regional and provincial child activities, assist with critical care service coordination between levels of care. Assist in quality improvement activities including clinical audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation, and regular reporting on key indicators related to paediatric critical care burden of disease; manage and support staff and participate in departmental FBU activities.

Requirements: Minimum Educational Qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.

Note:
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 to register with the relevant 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).

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Clinical experience in paediatric critical care. Experience in academic teaching, health worker capacity building and operational research. Scientific publications. Experience in project and people management. Good communication skills, facilitation and teambuilding skills. Demonstrated personal qualities and strengths such as leadership, enthusiasm, commitment and a pioneering spirit. Computer literacy. Clinical experience in South African public health service in paediatric critical care.

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.

Enquiries:
Prof P Goussard, tel.no. (021) 938-9220; email: pgouss@sun.ac.za

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 472 673 - R 1 561 734 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 680 780 - R 1 783 251 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 835 835 - R 2 097 327 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:
6/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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