# Medical Specialist Grade 1,2,3 Paediatric ICU: Paediatrics & Child Health Department (Grey's Hospital) **URL:** \ **Category:** Public Sector Vacancies\ **Tags:** kwazulu-natal, paediatrics, icu, medical-specialist, public-sector, full-time, jobs\ **Created:** [October 31, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/medical-specialist-grade-1-2-3-paediatric-icu-paediatrics-child-health-department-greys-hospital/7560 "2026-10-31T16:01:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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**MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1,2,3 X1 POST: PAEDIATRIC ICU** - Reference Number : **GS 18/26** - Directorate : **Paediatrics & Child Health Department** - Number of Posts : **1** - Package : **Grade 1 – R1 395 528.00 per annum; Grade 2 – R1 592 274.00 per annum; Grade 3 – R1 844 151.00 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 subject to the needs of the department. Incumbents will have to sign the commuted overtime contract form annually.** - Enquiries : **Dr ME Morgan - Head Clinical Department, Telephone: 033-897 3264** **Requirements :** - Grade 1: Not applicable; Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Foreign candidates require 1 Year relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. - Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Foreign candidates will require 6 Years relevant experience after registration with HPSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service. - Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. Foreign candidates will require 11 Years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist of which it is not required to perform Community Service. - Grade 12 / Senior Certificate - MBChB or equivalent. - FC Paeds (SA) or Equivalent plus - Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics - Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. - NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources and may be subjected to competency test. **Additional Qualifications and Experience:** - Cert Paediatric Critical Care (SA) OR equivalent, Cert in Paediatric Pulmonology (SA) OR currently training for either of these qualification/s - Prior Paediatric Critical Care / Pulmonology experience post Specialist qualification will be an advantage. **Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:** - Specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in paediatrics and child health - Sub-specialist medical knowledge, skills & competence in paediatric critical care / paediatric pulmonology - 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) **Duties :** - [Employer Performance Management and Development Process (EPMDS) based workplan will cover clinical care, scholarship, professionalism, governance, administration & management and generic assessment factors aligned to HPCSA Medical Practitioner competencies] - Direct, develop further and manage the provision of 24-hour paediatric emergency and critical care and pulmonology services in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit/s at Grey’s Hospital and within the catchment population of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex. - Participate in the provision of 24-hour in- and out-patient paediatric clinical care within the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospitals Complex. - Participate in the departmental Outreach program to the catchment area - Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department. - Assist with the scholarship, supervision and support of registrars, medical officers, CSOs and interns in the department. - Participate in the departmental academic and training programme/s, - Assist with the administration of a component of the Paediatric department at Grey’s Hospital - Participate in the departmental activities for the development and training of undergraduate, post graduate and vocational students, including joining the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) as a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health - Assist and participate in research activities as defined within the department. **Notes :** - The following documents must be submitted:- (a) Application for employment Form (Form Z.83 New version), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za (b) Detailed curriculum vitae. (c) Only Short-listed candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of identity document, highest educational qualifications, Drivers license, professional registration (HPCSA) and proof of current HPCSA registration - The Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 - Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. - NB: (a) Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will NOT be accepted. - (b) 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 of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). - Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. - Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications. - Please note that this institution will not reimburse S & T to candidates for attending interviews due to financial constraints. - Applications must be forwarded to: Human Resources Department, Greys Hospital, Private Bag X 9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR Hand Delivered to 201 Townbush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg OR Email: [Malinee.Chandul@kznhealth.gov.za](mailto:Malinee.Chandul@kznhealth.gov.za) Or [khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za](mailto:khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za) (Attention : Mrs M. Chandulal. **Employer : Grey’s Hospital** **Location : Grey’s Hospital, Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Hospital Complex** **Closing Date : 16 November 2026** Copyright 2014 - All Rights Reserved - KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health [Please click here to view the full vacancy advert.](https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GS18.2026.pdf)