medical specialist grade 1/2/3 paediatrics department, Ref No. MED 02/2026

Apply for medical specialist grade 1/2/3 paediatrics department at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-13.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: paediatrics & child health (pmb metropolitan hospitals complex)

Province: kwazulu natal

Reference: MED 02/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-13

Salary: R1,341,855 - R1,422,810

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Harry Gwala Regional Hospital

Minimum Qualification

  • MBChB plus FC Paeds (SA) or equivalent.
  • Must have successfully completed FCPaed Part 2 exams.

Experience Required

Grade-dependent (0 to 10+ years) in Specialist Paediatrics and Clinical Teaching

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced clinical skills in Paediatrics and Child Health
  • Expertise in medical ethics, epidemiology, and research statistics
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities
  • Ability to develop and review clinical protocols and guidelines
  • Knowledge of public service legislation and health regulations
  • Proficient in mentoring, coaching, and academic teaching
  • Skills in financial and strategic management within a clinical setting

Requirements

  • Grade 1: 0-5 years post-specialist registration
  • Grade 2: 5-10 years post-specialist registration
  • Grade 3: 10+ years post-specialist registration. (Note: Foreign candidates require +1 year additional experience).

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Provide specialist paediatric clinical services across the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Complex
  • Supervise and evaluate junior medical staff including Interns, Medical Officers, and Registrars via EPMDS
  • Lead academic training for undergraduate and postgraduate students in affiliation with UKZN
  • Participate in the departmental outreach program to the facility's catchment area
  • Oversee clinical quality through audits, morbidity/mortality reviews, and protocol development
  • Drive Quality Improvement Programs (QIP) and Quality Assurance Programs (QAP) within a metropolitan portfolio
  • Lead multidisciplinary meetings, grand ward rounds, and paediatric resuscitation initiatives
  • Conduct relevant clinical research and maintain databases for specific disease profiles and neonatal care
  • Perform commuted overtime duties in accordance with metropolitan departmental needs

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade 1: R1341855 - R1422810 PER ANNUM, (PACKAGE).
  • Grade 2: R1531032 - R1623609 PER ANNUM, (PACKAGE).
  • Grade 3: R1773222 - R2212680 PER ANNUM, (PACKAGE) OTHER BENEFITS: 13TH CHEQUE, PLUS 18% INHOSPITABLE AREA ALLOWANCE, COMMUTED OVERTIME AND MEDICAL AID: OPTIONAL (EMPLOYEE MUST MEET PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS).

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Dr. K.J. Gabela Tel No: (033) 395-4005 NOTE: Employment Equity: Preference will be given to the following candidates as per Employment Equity target: All appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the Hospital. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Medical Practitioners must have successfully completed their certificate of Paediatric exams (FCPaed Part 2 exams). Medical Practitioners completing their MMed's who have submitted their research for publication or dissertation for marking are encouraged to apply (Kindly note that you will only be eligible if you have full registration within the next few months and have your MMED completed by the interview sitting). Additional jobs may be available within the next six months and we will utilize this interview process to offer additional jobs in Paediatrics at Harry Gwala Regional Hospital once the post is available and ratified. 90

Reference No:

MED 02/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: MED 02/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The notes explicitly encourage practitioners completing their MMed to apply, provided you have submitted your research/dissertation and will have full specialist registration by the time of the interview.
This refers to a network of hospitals in the Pietermaritzburg area (including Harry Gwala Regional, Grey's, and Northdale) that share resources and specialist expertise. You may be required to rotate or manage portfolios across these sites.
While the text mentions 'Anaesthetic Department' in the requirements section, this appears to be a clerical error in the source document. Since the Job Title and Duties are exclusively for Paediatrics, the experience required refers to specialist Paediatric experience.

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