Lecturer/Specialist - Department of Paediatrics - Faculty of Health Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing specialist paediatric clinical services and patient management within study sites and Tshwane Health District when needed;
• Participating in the departmental outreach programmes to the catchment area, both for direct services and capacity building;
• Developing and review clinical protocols and guidelines for quality paediatric management;
• Conducting clinical and mortality audits;
• Strengthening referral pathways;
• Building capacity for the provision of integrated and patient-centred care for children and their caregivers in selected study sites;
• Providing training and mentoring of junior medical staff (medical officers and interns) in study sites and Tshwane Health District when needed;
• Providing training and mentorship for the research assistants, study nurse and any other study/district staff as necessary (clinical training);
• Co-authoring relevant publications;
• Participating in other dissemination activities as the need arises, e.g. conference presentations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• A Healthcare Profession’s qualification with an associated Master’s degree (MMed);
• FC Paed(SA);
• 1 DHET accredited publication;
• 1 years’ experience as a paediatric specialist, preferably obtained in a public service environment;
• 1 years’ experience with teaching and supervision of students and junior medical staff.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Specialist medical knowledge skills and competencies in paediatrics;
• Clinical knowledge in the fields of MNCH, VTP and HIV;
• Knowledge of relevant protocols, policies, regulations, public service legislation, and  guidelines;
• Medical ethics, epidemiology, research and statistics;
• Clinical skills related to the paediatric field;
• Mentoring, coaching, facilitation, teaching and training skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Speak a local language;
• Ability to work within a diverse team;
• Willingness to learn;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment;
• Professional conduct and appearance;
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Any short course in HIV and or TB Management;
• Experience in health system strengthening, quality improvement and capacity building in the fields of neonatal and child health, vertical transmission prevention, and paediatric ART;
• Experience in neonatal and postnatal care provision;
• Interest in child health;
• Experience in community outreach and community education;
• Knowledge of the Tshwane District Health services.