MEDICAL REGISTRAR - Peadiatrics & Child Health

Department of Health; Sebokeng; On-site; ZAR 1 002 000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks a Medical Registrar in Paediatrics & Child Health. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients, supervising junior doctors, and participating in teaching and research activities. Applicants must have an MBChB or equivalent qualification and be registered with HPCSA for 2025. The position requires flexibility in working hours and a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Post Community Service.
• Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26.

Responsibilities

• Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patients.
• Participate in teaching and research activities, departmental audits.
• Supervise junior doctors and engage in departmental meetings.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Treatment

Supervision

Education

Grade 12

MBChB or equivalent qualification

Job description

MEDICAL REGISTRAR - Peadiatrics & Child Health

• Reference Number : refs/022402
• Directorate : PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : Grade 1 R1 001 349.00 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 and an appropriate qualification that allows registration as an independent Practitioner. No experience required for Grade 1. Must have completed Post Community Service. Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26. The incumbent should be willing to be rotated between institutions.

Duties :

• The incumbent will interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patients. Administrative duties include participating in teaching and research activities, departmental audits, report preparation, liaison, and community engagement. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns, and community service doctors). Willingness to work longer hours (night, weekend, and public holidays) to ensure continuous patient care. Attend administrative meetings such as mortality and near-miss meetings, and complete medico-legal documents promptly (e.g., death certificates). Improve quality of care and reduce medical litigation through good clinical practice. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards. Participate in multidisciplinary team management, perform relevant practical procedures, and engage in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds. Provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients. The position involves rotation through related departments at various hospitals as part of outreach programs.

Notes :

• This is a joint appointment between the Gauteng Department of Health and academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, and Sefako Makgatho University. No payment is required when applying. The Department reserves the right not to fill the position. Applications must be submitted online via http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No physical, faxed, or emailed applications are accepted. For assistance, contact [e-mail]. Applications must include a fully completed and signed Z83 form, obtainable online or from any Public Service Department. All relevant sections of the Z83 must be completed. Applicants should include their reference number and attach proof of qualifications and other documents, not older than 6 months. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of documents. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted prior to appointment. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Overtime is optional and dependent on operational needs.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

Criteria Questions :

1. Do you have an MBChB or equivalent qualification?
2. Are you registered with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner?
3. Do you have a current HPCSA registration for 2025?

Please Note :

• Due to high application volume, acknowledgments will not be sent. If no response is received within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.