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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
 
CLOSING DATE: 27 October 2020
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be posted on the Z83 Form accompanied by copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document (certified within the past six months by South African Police Service), Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts.
 
 
Applications directed to the addresses as indicated below or Hand Delivery as indicated below:
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital - Post to: Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Private Bag x5014 Mthatha 5099. 
Hand Deliver to: Human Resource Office, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha 5099. 
Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel no: 047 502 4469
 
 
POST: HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT: CHILD & PAEDIATRICS SERVICES REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCD-PEADS/NMAH/02/09/2020
SALARY: R 2 161 416 – R 2 294 040 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE: OR Tambo District, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with HPCSA in Paediatrics. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics after registration with HPCSA. Experience in teaching and learning. An ability to train students and registrars.
 

DUTIES: The Head of Department (HOD) is responsible for leading and managing teaching and learning, research, community engagement and administrative duties. Serve in various faculty and campus committees and chair the Departmental Board. Promotion of quality education, research and community engagement and the provision of academic and administrative leadership within the department. Responsibilities also include the departmental PQM, quality assurance, risk management, change management, human resources management and financial and budgeting responsibilities. Service delivery, teaching and training of under and post graduate students. Reduce the backlog in Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital and in the drainage area. Develop outreaches and increases programs to the whole service platform. Develop and conduct daily academic programs. Provide strategic leadership in the respective clinical department. Deliver Paediatric Clinical services for children in the Department of Paediatric Medicine and Child Health at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital. Participation in the after-hours call roster of the Paediatric Services of the Eastern Cape. Oversee and manage quality improvement activities including clinical audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation, and regular reporting on key indicators related to Paediatrics, Neonatology and Perinatal Medicine burden of disease; manage and support staff and participate in departmental Functional Business Unit activities. Leadership of Paediatric research activities in the Department of Paediatric Medicine and Child Health of the Walter Sisulu University. Participate in outreach activities and/ or support of District Hospitals. Participate in the on-going provision of undergraduate and post graduate training/teaching. Manage staff in the department. Manage Performance and Development (PMDS) and perform quarterly reviews of sub-ordinates. Participate in the ongoing provision of under-graduate and post-graduate teaching.
 
Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel no: 047 502 4469