Medical Specialist Grade 1: Paediatric

Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric (2026).
• A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Grade 1:
• None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice).
• Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatric) for foreign qualified employees.
• Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required.
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Competency and skills in general clinical domains.
• The ability to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and engage when necessary.
• Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programs and priorities within the domain.
• Ability to teach and guide junior staff within the department.
• Behavioural Attributes:
• Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.

Duties

• Supervising the management of and managing Paediatric and coordinate services.
• To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
• Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in academic and training programs.
• Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development.
• Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services maintained.
• Comply with the performance Management and Development System (conducting quarterly reviews and final assessment).

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• N.B.
• Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• In order to alleviate the administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
• All posts, health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory councils for shortlisted candidates.
• A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.
• Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
• No fax applications will be considered.
• Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.
• Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
• If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
• Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
• The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
• All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.
• If no response is received from the Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
• Please quote the Correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted.
• NB:
• Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful.
• Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.