Post Name
HEAD: CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1-2: NEPHROLOGY
Salary
Grade 1: R1 976 070-R2 097 327 p.a Grade 2: R2 160 720-R2 362 626 p.a
Post Number
MPDoH/Sep/24/274
Post Station
Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
Total
1
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Nephrology (2024). A minimum of five (5) year appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Nephrology. At least three years were in academic setting will be an added advantage. Management skills, good written and verbal communication skills, leadership and decision-making skills. Knowledge of public service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Demonstration or the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Duties
Clinical: Overall in-charge of Nephrology department. Co-ordinate and supervise clinical care and treatment of patients in Nephrology department. Participation in commuted overtime. Participation in Nephrology teaching of junior clinical staff. Administrate and coordinate all Nephrology activities. Management of 24-hour Nephrology services. Assist with clinical governance and quality assurance according to National Core Standards for Nephrology department including but not limited to management of complaints, litigations and Patient Safety Incidents. Conduct research and clinical audits including adverse events reporting. Evaluate staff performance according to the hospital’s PMDS processes. Co-operation and liaison with other departments within the hospital. Conflict management. Participation in management committees of Rob Ferreira Hospital. Cost containment within Nephrology department in accordance with the hospital’s cost saving plan. Spearhead projects in accordance with the operational plan of the clinical services management unit. Management of other Remunerative Work Outside Public Service (RWOPS) for self and other clinical staff. Performance of research within the department. Develop and enhance training and development of healthcare worker in Nephrology department. Training and supervision of Medical Officers and Medical Interns and Medical Students.
Closing Date
2024/10/01