The Free State Department of Health will achieve its vision by:
Providing quality, accessible and comprehensive health services through a family and community -based Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach to the Free State community;
Optimally utilizing all its resources to provide the caring and compassionate services;
Empowering and developing all its p...
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Medical Sub - Specialist Paediatrics(Paediatric Neurology)
Matric and appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical specialist in Paediatrics (Paediatric Neurology). Proof of current registration with the HPCSA. Certified proof of service record as a Medical Specialist. Be a South African citizen or a permanent resident.
Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neurology
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neurology.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Neurology.
Duties:
Provide specialised diagnostic and therapeutic services in Paediatric Neurology. Manage complex and referred cases that require advanced knowledge beyond general practice. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Participate in clinical ward rounds, outpatient consultations and evidence-based practice.
Conduct clinical audits, mortality, morbidity and monitoring and evaluating relevant clinical effectiveness indicators. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. Develop and deliver lectures, tutorials and bedside teaching sessions. Supervise clinical training and mentor junior doctors in research and professional development.
Participate in curriculum design and evaluation within the academic institution. Conduct and publish original research relevant to Paediatric Neurology. Apply for research funding and collaborate with national and international partners. Promote a culture of inquiry and evidence-based medicine among trainees and colleagues. Present findings at academic conferences and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines.
Assist in planning and evaluating clinical services to improve patient outcomes. Participate in departmental meetings, hospital committees and policy development. May hold leadership roles such as Head of Paediatric Neurology, Clinical supervisor or Research Coordinator.