Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (Allergology) (3 sessions) (12-month contract)
Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: RXH76/2025
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
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 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 to 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 applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Ability to work in a professional team. Post-internship experience in general paediatrics under onsite supervision of a registered paediatrician. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Ability to provide a comprehensive paediatric service to Allergy and clinical immunology patients Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination. Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment. Good time management.
Applicants must be willing to work morning shifts (8am to 12pm / 9am to 1pm) as required. Applicants must be willing to be flexible with workdays based on service requirements.
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
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 Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is 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 recognized 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 recognized 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.
Prof Michael Levin Tel: 0216585305 Email: michael.levin@uct.ac.za
Provide a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families Expert assessment and management at a tertiary health care level of a wide range of problems of allergic conditions, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria, drug allergy, food allergy and other rarer conditions. Conducting specialist out-patient clinics in the Allergy Service at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Participating in the teaching of undergraduate and post graduate learners in allergy. Supervise junior medical staff to ensure quality of care and good clinical outcomes. Interaction with (and supervision of where necessary) nursing staff, allied professionals, and students. Informal teaching and training of junior staff in the course of clinical work. Improve professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection with the application of current evidence.
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
Grade 1: R 482 per hour, Grade 2: R 550 per hour, Grade 3: R 636 per hour
11/21/2025 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: 12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
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