4 Pediatrics jobs in South Africa

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate and MBCHB OR equivalent qualification plus FC Paeds (SA) OR equivalent. Registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. Current practice with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist ). GRADE 1: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA. Foreign candidates require one (1) year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. GRADE 2: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA plus 5 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. 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. GRADE 3: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA plus 10 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Foreign candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign health professional council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. A certificate of service obtained from the HR Department must be attached.
• RECOMMENDATION: Sub-specialist medical knowledge, skills & competencies in Paediatrics will be an added advantage.
• COMPETENCIES: Outstanding clinical skills in field of Paediatrics preferably obtained in public service/environment. Ability and practical experience to provide training for under and postgraduate trainees. Develop and review clinical protocols and guidelines for Paediatrics Quality Management (improvement, assurance, audits, etc.). Leadership, people management, problem solving, decision making and communication skills. Mentoring, coaching, facilitation, teaching and training skills. General management skills: human resources, finance, operations, strategy, marketing. Knowledge of relevant protocols, policies, regulations, public service legislation and guidelines. Medical ethics, epidemiology, research and statistics.

Duties

• Will cover clinical skills, performance, training, research and supervision & support. Provision of Specialist Paediatric services. Participate in the Departmental outreach program to the catchment area Intern, Community Service Doctor’s, Medical Officer and.
• Clinical Quality: audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical guidelines, protocols, quarterly reports. Play a leadership role in conducting ward rounds, problem ward rounds, ground ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings and mortality meeting for teaching purposes. Ensuring unit meeting occur regularly. Patient satisfaction: satisfaction surveys, community consultation and active participation in development of services, waiting times, customization of services.
• Systems: appropriate level of care, referral pathways, seamless and integrative service delivery systems. To perform overtime duties. Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the Department. Assist with the administration of a component of the Paediatric Department.
• COMMUTED OVERTIME IS COMPULSORY.

Notes

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University.
• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
• For assistance with online applications please email your query to
• Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.
• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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Pediatric Home Care Nurse 1:1 RN/LPN (days or evenings) inLadysmith

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Region: Ladysmith

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Job Description

Be a part of a caring and passionate team that strives for excellence every day!

We are recruiting nurses (RN/LPN) to add to a nursing team caring for a pediatric client in the Landysmith area. This job will entail providing 1:1 respite care in the home environment or the childs daycare, monitoring and caring for the child with medical needs.

Duties include: medication administration, personal care, respiratory care and monitoring of medical devices (all training is provided).

We are looking for WEEKDAY day/morning shifts, that you can commit to on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Current ‘practicing’ registration with BCCNM
• Valid CPR ‘C’ / BLS certification or better
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.

Why work for Resource Ability?

• Competitive wages based on BCNU Wage Grid (prior experience recognized)
• Schedules are flexible!
• Paid orientation, training, and advanced skills education. Specialty training opportunities available
• Paid vacation and benefits available (minimum hours requirement)
• Sick time

Resource Ability is a CARF accredited nursing agency, that provides nursing respite to children with medical needs in their home communities throughout British Columbia. Our nurses provide for our client’s complex care needs, supporting them to live at home with their families, and attend school. We are looking for independent, caring, and dedicated nurses to work with the most amazing clients you will ever meet!

We wantYOU to be a contributing factor to our company’s success! Apply now to learn more about the opportunities available in your area.

• Do you reside within a 80km radius of the listed location?
• We are not a travel nurse agency so do not have access to staff housing. Do you reside in the area?

Licence/Certification:

• Practicing License with BC College of Nurses (required)

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