POST 27/267 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum
Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's
personal needs).
CENTRE : Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with
the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified
employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical
Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of
foreign qualified employees, who are not required to perform Community
Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate
experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a
Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6
years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a
recognised foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of
whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South
Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical
Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in
respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience
after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health
Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is
not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS
certificate. Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to comprehensively manage all
paediatric cases including child protection cases and management of tertiary
level patients. Proven leadership abilities. Experience in supervision of staff
and students. Experience and effective management of allocated resources.
Proven experience in teamwork. Proven knowledge/skills and experience in
principles of service planning, organising, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation. Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and
protocols. Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies,
guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Computer
literacy (Microsoft Office). Experience in general paediatrics post community
service, including acute and chronic care. Willingness to develop protocols,
attend meetings and prepare reports for child abuse and child protection.
Willingness to work with the trauma unit, acute care and OPD on child abuse
issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under
pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and
willingness to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Knowledge of protocols for common acute and long-term health conditions.
Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support course.
DUTIES : Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection
and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection
and long-term health conditions. Teaching (formal and informal) and training in
General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health).
Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues. Do
appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast
of clinical developments. Participation in existing research projects within the
department and stay abreast of clinical developments. Alignment with clinical
& corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics. Administration of
HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Dunkley Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: rowan.dunkley@uct.ac.za / Dr
R Johaar Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email:
Rizqah.Johaar@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying 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 a change in registration status)”.