7 Paediatrics jobs in South Africa

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted
  
  

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process

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Mediclinic Medforum| Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 13/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Linda Thembani
Reference number: 62697
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-oprative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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Mediclinic Potchefstroom| Potchefstroom | South Africa

Closing date: 06/08/2025
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name: Calfornia Dinku
Reference number: 62353
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

To deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice

• Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeuticenvironment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

1 year post qualification experience

• Infection prevention and control
• Basic Life Support
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Scientific nursing process
• Risk identification
• Nursing procedures
• Patient observation skills

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• A strong commitment to professional development
• Access to Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
• District allowance and remote benefits

The Child Health Nurse provides comprehensive primary health care with a focus on child health to give babies and children the best start in life.

The position is within the Child Health Engagement Team and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including GPs, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Registered Nurses, SEWB Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals, an Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Care Coordinator, Transport Officer, and Client Service Officers.

Child Health Engagement Team Manager, Dianne Dobson, at 0436 920 467 or

Applications close when suitable applicants are found.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button, and we will be in touch.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and value their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions.

Congress is not accepting agency inquiries regarding this role at this time.

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We’re looking for someone who can analyse data, do reporting with great attention to detail and has a track record of understanding project reporting and project budgeting. Your role is pivotal in supporting and executing the Trust strategy, monitor and report the progress of its projects, oversee the budget, identify processes and asses prospective projects in Child public health.

The successful person will be the main liaison at The Childrens Hospital Trust on all Child public health projects. Lead conversations with stakeholders and work closely with all internal departments at the Childrens Hospital Trust.

The successful person will be responsible for but not limited to,

Facilitate the development and review of prospective projects for funding

• Actively engage with stakeholders in the child health sector to understand priority and emerging needs within child health
• Guide project concept and business case development
• New project research and design, prepare presentations for new project proposals and budgets - Coordinate and actively participate in the Project Review Committee review process
• Support the preparation and presentation of motivations for project support to Exco and Board of Trustees.

Monitor, Evaluate and report on CPH projects receiving funding from the Trust

• Support implementation partners in the planning and implementation of the project, where necessary
• Work together with Project Leads, Finance and Procurement managers to ensure project progress and expenditure reports are completed according to schedule
• Report on programme implementation to CEO, management team, Project Review Committee and Board of Trustees
• Review and update project information on the project management system (milestones, risks, budget/expenditure, beneficiaries)
• Review project allocations on analysis of funds/ SharePoint dashboard

Fundraising support

• Working with the Donor Relations team and the CEO to prepare project documents needed for fundraising.
• Facilitate understanding of projects amongst CHT staff to ensure accurate fundraising and donor reporting

Budget responsibilities

• Review budgets and project expenditure reports

• Provide feedback on child health project income and expenditure for CHT income reports

Required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or similar
• Tertiary qualification in Child Public Health will be an added advantage
• 5+ years of experience in project management as a Project Manager and reporting writing.
• Critical thinker
• Have a proven track record of troubleshooting and problem solve independently
• Highly skilled with advanced proficiency in MS office 365 programs, SharePoint and working with databases
• Strong relationship building and communication skills is essential
• Experience of working in a nonprofit or fundraising environment will be an added advantage.
• Highly experienced in report writing
• Strong ability to analyse project data and report accurately
• Excellent time management with ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects, work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills - can work well with navigating various stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to thrive in an environment with a high level of autonomy and responsibility

Please note:

• Preference will be given to applicants in surrounding areas of Cape Town.
• If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.