MEDICAL OFFICER: PAEDIATRICS GRADE 1/2/3 REF NO: NDH 06/2019

SALARY : Grade 1: R780 612 per annum

Grade 2: R892 551 per annum
Grade 3: R1 035 831 per annum
CENTRE : Northdale Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate / grade 12, MBCHB Degree or Equivalent qualification, Plus

Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a
Medical Practitioner, Prior experience in Paediatrics & Child Health will be
considered at short-listing as an advantage. Grade 1: Experience: as per minimum

requirements for this specialized service. Foreign qualified candidates require 1
year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a
recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to

perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Experience: as

per minimum requirements for this specialized service and 5 years appropriate
experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical
Practitioner. Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after
registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is
not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3:

Experience: as per minimum requirements for this specialized service and 10
years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical
Practitioner. Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years relevant experience
after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health
professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not
required performing community service as required in South Africa.
Recommendations: Diploma in Child Health (will be an added advantage). All
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed
and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview. Knowledge,
Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Relevant medical knowledge, with
paediatrics and child health focus, Specific knowledge in Paediatric conditions.
Skills and competence at procedures and care in children. Current health and

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public service legislation, regulations and policy. Medical ethics, epidemiology and
statistics.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: (Will cover clinical skills, performance, training,

supervision & support and administration & management.). Participate in the
shared provision of in- and outpatient clinical care within the Paediatrics on a
rotational basis at Grey’s, Edendale & Northdale Hospital. Assist with the
maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement
programmes within the department. Assist with the training & development AND
supervision & support of CSOs, interns and students in the Department. (For those
with requisite experience – Grade 2 & 3). Participate in the departmental academic
programme. Assist with the administration of the Unit one is allocated to. Support
the departmental activities for the development and training of undergraduate, post
graduate and vocational students. Assist and participate in research activities as
defined within the department.

ENQUIRIES : Dr Mag Molla


APPLICATIONS : All applications should be forwarded to: Human Resources Department Northdale

Hospital, Private Bag X 9006, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
FOR ATTENTION : Dr Mag Molla

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