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The candidate must hold an MMed in Paediatrics or FCPaed (SA) qualification and be a registered medical professional with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
A demonstrated interest in Neonatology is essential, and the successful candidate must commit to completing the Certificate in Neonatology offered by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA).
After-hours duties include Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) responsibilities. The candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving and sound clinical decision-making abilities, effective leadership, clear communication skills, and constructive conflict management.
Active participation in the department's academic activities is a core requirement. This includes involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and engagement in clinical research initiatives.
Ongoing professional development and active clinical teaching and assessment involvement within Paediatrics and Neonatology are essential.
Proficiency in computer-based applications relevant to patient care and clinical management is required.
Duties :
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating Neonatal care across the various components of the Department of Paediatrics and related disciplines.
This includes the provision of comprehensive patient management within a tertiary-level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as well as ensuring continuity of care through appropriate referral and support within the primary and secondary healthcare sectors.
Effective networking across the referral cluster will be essential to optimise patient flow and maximise the utilisation of the limited NICU bed capacity. The candidate will be expected to oversee in- and outpatient follow-up for selected neonates who are not yet suitable for transfer to lower levels of care post-discharge. This continuity of care is vital to improving patient outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include the supervision and management of medical staff within the neonatal unit. The role also entails administrative duties, including accurate ICD-10 coding and meticulous clinical record keeping.
Active participation in academic meetings, morbidity and mortality (M&M) reviews, and relevant hospital committees is required. Participation in commuted overtime is compulsory.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical training, with a focus on Neonatology and relevant medical domains. Clinical knowledge must be applied in practice, transferred through teaching and supervision of students and registrars, and contribute to ongoing academic and clinical research within the field.
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