Head clinical unit: Paediatrics - infectious diseases (Greys Hospital)

SAdocs · November 29, 2024, 4:21pm

JOB TITLE : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (Medical) Gr 1 –
PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES (PID)
COMPONENT : PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH
INSTITUTION : GREYS HOSPITAL
CENTRE : PMB METROPOLITAN HOSPTALS COMPLEX
(including Greys, Harry Gwala Regional and Northdale Hospital)
REF. NO : GS 27/24
SALARY NOTCH :
R 1 976 070.00 per annum (All-inclusive package), consists of 70% basic salary and 30%
flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted overtime
which is based on Departmental operational needs. Employee must sign the commuted overtime
contract form annually.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 Senior Certificate or equivalent
 MBCHB or Equivalent qualification PLUS
 FC Paeds (SA) OR equivalent Plus
 5 years’ experience working as a Paediatric Infectious Diseases sub-specialist preferably at a
tertiary, academic site post registration
 Subspecialty Certificate in Paediatric Infectious Diseases Plus
 Current Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paediatric Infectious
Diseases sub-specialist
(Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents)
THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGET FOR THIS POST IS: AFRICAN MALE, AFRICAN
FEMALE.
RECOMMENDATION:
 Prior experience in the public service at a tertiary site will be an advantage
 Prior experience working at an academic site in Paediatrics & Child Health linked with a SA
University will be an advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCY REQUIRED:
• Strategic and Operational planning with M&E
• Financial management
• Human resource management;
• Program planning, implementation and evaluation,
• Information management;
• Quality assurance programmes
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• Specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in Paediatrics and Child Health
• Sub-specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
• Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy
• Medical ethics, epidemiology, research and statistics
• Medical education training and experience (an advantage)
• Research publications, research knowledge, skills & competence (an advantage)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
[Employer Performance Management and Development Process (EPMDS) based workplan
will cover clinical care, scholarship, professionalism, governance, admin & management
and generic assessment factors aligned to HPCSA Medical Practitioner competencies]
• The administration and management of Paediatric Infectious Diseases services and team at
Grey’s Hospital
• Participate in the provision of clinical care services as part of a team in Pietermaritzburg
Metropolitan Hospitals Complex
• Participate in after-hours specialist cover in Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex
including in disciplines other than Paediatric Infectious Diseases
• Participate in specialist Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Paediatric multi-disciplinary outpatient clinics.
• Facilitate the development and sustainability of Paediatric Infectious Diseases services or
component(s) in all hospitals in the Pietermaritzburg catchment area.
• Participate in the departmental Outreach program for the development, delivery, supervision
and support of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Neonatal and Paediatric services in the
Pietermaritzburg catchment area.
• Ensure appropriate standards of care and oversee quality improvement programmes within the
service and department.
• Participate fully in the training and development of undergraduate, vocational and postgraduate
students and staff in Pietermaritzburg and its catchment area.
• Join the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) as a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences,
School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health
• Participate in the departmental academic and training programme/s,
• Assist with the administration and management of the Paediatric Infectious Diseases service
and/or other component(s) of the paediatric department in Pietermaritzburg
• Undertake appropriate clinical research and support the research efforts of all staff
ENQUIRIES: Dr BL DHADA / MS P MATHEBULA: (033) 897 3264
DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES

The following documents must be submitted:
1.1 Application for employment form (Form Z83), which is obtainable from any Government
Department OR from the website – www. Kznhealth.gov.za
1.2 Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents
on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae.
The Reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g.
Reference number GS 27/24
Please note that communication will only be entered into with candidates that have been
short-listed. If you have not heard from us two months after the closing date, please
consider your application as being unsuccessful.
The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security
Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance,
credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification
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of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual
Property Commission (CIPC).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is a requirement of
the post, evaluated by the South Africans Qualifications authority (SAQA) and to provide
proof of such evaluation ( only candidates who are shortlisted). Failure to comply will result
in the application not being considered

THIS DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER,
WHOSE AIM IS TO PROMOTE REPRESENTIVITY IN ALL LEVELS OF ALL OCCUPATIONAL
CLASSES OF THE DEPARTMENT.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO:
Human Resource Management Department
Greys Hospital
Private Bag X 9001
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Attention: Mrs M Chandulal
CLOSING DATE: 13th DECEMBER 2024