MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE)
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual’s personal needs.)
CENTRE : Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with
the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified
employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner
with a recognized 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 a 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 a Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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 a
Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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:
Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate. Must provide after-hours
emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16-hours per week.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in a professional team. Postinternship experience in general paediatrics under onsite supervision of a
registered paediatrician. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal
relations with staff, patients and their families. Must assist with the provision of a
comprehensive paediatric service. Completion of /or exemption from South
African Community Service. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing
skills. Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination.
Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problemsolving skills. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate
holistic treatment. Good time management.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Provide a high-quality clinical service to patients and
their families. Supervision of junior medical staff to ensure quality of care and
good clinical outcomes. Interaction with (and supervision of where necessary)
nursing staff, allied professionals, and students. Informal teaching and training of
junior staff in the course of clinical work. Teaching (formal and informal) of
undergraduate medical students. Effective and efficient administration of clinical
services. Clinical leadership in the workplace. Administration of the Medical
Officer Roster, HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health
applications. Improve professional competence by regular self-learning and
reflection with the application of current evidence.
ENQUIRIES : Dr S Naidoo, tel.no. (021) 658-5111 or email: Shirani.Naidoo@uct.ac.za; Dr C
Procter, tel.no. (021) 658-5111 or email: Claire.Procter@uct.ac.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click
“online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who
are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.
Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof
of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of
payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted
on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health
professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status).
CLOSING DATE : 23 March 2026, 17:00 PM