POST 13/214 : MEDICAL SUB-SPECIALIST: PAEDIATRICS NEONATOLOGY: GRADE1- 3
REF NO: H/M/33/2026
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 341 855 – R1 422 810 per annum
Grade 2: R1 531 032 – R1 623 609 per annum
Grade 3: R1 773 222 – R2 212 680 per annum
all -inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion
that be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Medical Aid (Optional)
Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
CENTRE : Univeristas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as
Medical Specialist in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neonatology). Current registration
with the HPCSA (2026/2027). Be a South African Citizen or a permanent
resident. Experience. Grade 1: No experience after registration with the
HPCSA AS Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neonatology. Grade 2: A minimum
of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with
the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of
foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neonatology.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist
after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health professional
Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in
Paediatric Oncology. Knowledge and skills: Experience in clinical sub-specialty
care services around the field of Paediatric Neonatology. Experience in
academic teaching and learning to undergraduate (medical students) and
postgraduate (registrars) students. Institutional and departmental
administrative and leadership duties. Knowledge of Public Service Legislative,
policies and procedure. Excellent time management, written and verbal
communication skills and report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills with
colleagues and other departments. Honesty, integrity and high work ethic.
DUTIES : Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric
Neonatology. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced
knowledge beyond general practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
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to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds,
outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice. Conduct clinical audits,
mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical
effectiveness indicators. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical
students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching session.
Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and
professional development. Participate in curriculum design and evaluation
within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant
to Paediatric Neonatology. Apply for research funding and collaborate with
national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidencebased medicine among trainees and colleagues. Present finding at academic
conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines. Assist in
planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes.
Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy
development. May hold leadership roles as Head of Paediatric Neonatology,
Clinical Supervisor or Research Coordinator.
ENQUIRIES : Dr N.E Tabane: Tel No: (051) 401 2591
APPLICATIONS : Applications to be done at: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
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