Senior Registrar (Sub-speciality) Paediatric Neurology (24 Month Contract)
Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: RXH49/2025
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
CLINICAL SERVICE DELIVERY: Comprehensive Paediatric Neurology and general paediatric clinical care and service delivery in the Western Cape Paediatric Neurology service outpatient and inpatients under the direction of specialist supervisors. After-hours calls as for senior registrars in the Department of Paediatrics & Child Health (UCT) and responsible to the director of the registrar programme. Administration and Management of the Unit of Paediatric Neurology including ensuring correct patient data and statistics. Efficiently manage clinical notes, including generating letters, providing feedback to referring doctors, contributing to databases, and using designated ICD-10 codes. TEACHING Contribute and facilitate learning of undergraduate students and Paediatric registrars attached to the clinic and ward. LEARNING: Rotation through areas of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. To acquire training in Paediatric Neurology including completing the required training logbook and to successfully pass the College of Medicine of South Africa Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology examination to enable certification as a paediatric Neurologist with the HPCSA. Attendance and presentation at Academic Departmental meetings and journal clubs RESEARCH: Involvement with existing research projects, clinical reviews, audits and clinical trials. The post holder is expected to conduct a research project towards producing a Master’s (MPhil) thesis through UCT.
Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Medical Sub-Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Senior Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Senior Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University/ University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Red Cross War Memorial Childrens Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plain District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital. “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 for registration 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 2 years. Senior Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary package Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 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.
Experience in and/or demonstrated interest in working with children and their caregivers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). Demonstrated understanding of being mindful of cultural differences and adapting communication and administration methods to respect diverse patients. Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, patient safety, and maintaining confidentiality. Experience in general paediatrics at a post graduate level. Ability and willingness to supervise medical students and rotating registrars.
FCPaed and MMed (Paed) is a requirement, Must provide after-hours emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16 hours per week within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health Platform.
Prof Jo Wilmshurst, Tel no (021) 658 5370 / 5434 or jo.wilmshurst@uct.ac.za
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics.
R 1 271 901- R 1 329 999 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
7/25/2025 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: 8/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
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