Medical Specialist Grade 1 Intensive Care Unit ((Paediatrics)

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. Registration of FCPaeds (SA) or University MMed in Paediatrics with HPCSA.
• Exposure in Critical Care in an accredited Intensive Care unit will be added advantage. Completion of Colleges of Medicine specialist exam. Current registration with HPCSA 206/2027 year.
• A resuscitation course APLS (or PALS), ACLS, ATLS recommended will be added advantage. No experience required Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills.
• The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors.
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships with other departments Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license. Experience in the public sector would be an advantage.

Duties :

• Administrative duties within the Department of Intensive Care. Delivery of clinical services to critically ill paediatric patients. Foster and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary approach to the management of critically ill patients.
• Co-ordinating logistics of ordering and obtaining equipment and pharmaceuticals Involvement in hospital committees and liaison with other departments within the hospital. Participate in the functions of the Critical Care Society of Southern Africa that governs the development and management of Intensive Care in South Africa. Staff training theoretical and skills performance of junior doctors and allied medical disciplines at Tertiary and referring hospitals.
• Development and ongoing provision of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment. Policy development and implementation. Provision of clinical support and outreach programs. To participate, support and promote research relevant to Critical Care Medicine. Ability to initiate and conduct research will be an advantage.
• Be a role model for students and staff. Participate in all divisional, departmental and faculty meetings in order to facilitate effective teaching and research as well as to enhance continuing professional development.
• Perform duties assigned by the Head of Department. Maintain quality assurance standards and other Departmental policies. To assist in teaching programme of both undergraduates and postgraduates. Attend meetings and training as approved by HOU/HOD. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment.

Closing Date : 23-10-2026