Head clinical unit: ICU (CHBAH)

SAdocs · September 13, 2024, 8:51pm

HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT

Reference Number : refs/021583
Directorate : Intensive Care Unit
Number of Posts : 1
Package : R1 976 070, 00 (All- Inclusive Package)
Enquiries : Dr R. Tshitangano Tel (011) 933 0270

Requirements :

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric intensive care. Current registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric intensive care. A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience working in Paediatric intensive care as a Sub-specialist. Fair Understanding of basic Human Resource Finance legislation , regulations policies and frameworks, work with the hospital and academic department using a collaborative approach, mentor junior staff and show commitment to excellence in patient care and a track record of successful academic productivity. A valid Driver’s licence.

Duties :

Provide strategic leadership and management in direct patient care, clinical management of Paediatric intensive care unit and to supervise and teach Medical Officers, Registrars, and Fellows. Undertake regular follow-up ward rounds with Medical Officers, Registrars and Fellows, Design standard operation procedures and protocols for management of Paediatric ICU conditions in a multidisciplinary team to assist healthcare facilities that refer to our hospital in supporting their clinicians with managing patients in their facilities through running outreach programs and being accessible to them, to perform management and administrative duties. Develop and sustain clinical services that will contribute towards improving the quality of care and clinical services offered to children requiring ICU services and the appropriate requirements for management of children who seek care in our hospital ICU, Assist the Head of Department when needed, on different matters around management and administration of the Department, Participate in Gauteng Department of Health, Hospital and University management/ administrative Governance structures and committees, Partake in teaching/ training of medical officers and postgraduate students, to teach and train Medical Officers, Registrars, Fellows, Nurses and Allied Professionals , Contribute in development of curriculum for post graduate students, Actively involved in all activities around development and growth of Medical officer, Registrars and Fellows. Conduct clinical research and partake in research activities and supervision of both medical officers and post graduate students involved in research, establish, and maintain a database of all patients. Lead the development of relevant research in the subspecialty. Establish and maintain a strong working relationship and research collaboration with other specialists or professionals at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, affiliated hospitals and entities, and both national and international professionals in the field of Critical care. Perform outreach activities to hospitals within the cluster that refers to CHBAH. Manage financial and human resources , assets and materials.

Notes :

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Proof of Registration with Professional bodies is mandatory NB: Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification) and Competency Assessments where required . NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Chris Hani Barangwanath Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 20-09-2024