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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as 320 Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1- year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Inherent requirement of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.

Completion of Paediatric Advance Life support (PALS) or Advance Paediatric Life Support (APLS) course.

Completion of Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health (DCH).

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation.

Proven knowledge of public health policies, clinical guidelines, and related prescripts to manage resources effectively.

Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Performances of audits and mortality and morbility (M&M) meetings.

Proven ability to manage paediatric and neonatology emergencies independently.

Proven ability to manage children with long term health conditions.

Proven ability to perform basic paediatric and neonatal procedures.

Appropriate experience in working in a paediatrics and neonatology unit.

Completion of Primary College of Medicine (paediatrics).

Completion of Neonatal advanced Life support.

Completion of Basic ICU course.

Duties

Ensure a safe, efficient, and cost-effective clinical service of high quality with a patient centered focus and addressing the burden of disease in the George Health Ecosystem: Performing basic paediatric and neonatal procedures.

Managing children with long term health conditions in an outpatient basis.

Death audits and use of Child Health Identification Program (CHIP).

Ensure compliance by means of maintaining high quality and comprehensive clinical records.

Comply with all the relevant administrative policies and prescripts of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources.

Participate and clinical teaching and training activities.

Participate in continuous professional development and improvement activities.

Be able to do Outreach clinics.

How to apply

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Notes

Closing Date

09 April 2026, 17:00 PM