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A job opportunity

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.
 
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Paediatrics) (8 Sessions per week) (3 Year contract)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: MHS335/2024
  Mowbray Maternity Hospital
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to manage all Neonatal cases comprehensively including ventilation of tertiary level patients. Proven leadership abilities and experience in supervision of staff and resources and proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation. Proven knowledge of Public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively and research experience as a primary investigator or research supervisor. Computer literacy. Appropriate experience in bereavement and palliative care counselling.
 
Minimum requirement:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Assistance in and management of Neonatal services at MMH, including perinatal audit meetings, management decisions, patient counselling and management referrals from the drainage area. Conduct ward rounds and oversee the daily operations of the neonatal department. Clinical supervision of doctors in training/direct staff supervision: especially NICU acute neonatal emergencies and training on complex patients. Training of junior staff, and under- and postgraduate students. Liaise with the community neonatal care services rendered by the community-based health workers and department of social development Adhere to requirements for all people management and financial matters.
 
Enquiries:
Dr N Rhoda, tel. no. (021) 659 5562
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. 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 Paediatrics. 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 Paediatrics.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required to apply for this post. 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 612 per hour, Grade 2: R 698 per hour, Grade 3: R 809 per hour.
 
Starting Date:
12/6/2024 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: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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