Medical Specialist- Paediatric Pulmonology (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 342 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health department in Johannesburg seeks a Medical Specialist in Paediatric pulmonology to manage critical patients in ICU. The candidate will oversee registrars and students, lead ward rounds, and engage in academic research. HPCSA registration is necessary, and no prior experience is required. The role emphasizes both clinical excellence and mentorship within a multidisciplinary team. Applications must be submitted online, with a closing date of 23 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist.
• Registration with HPCSA in Paediatric pulmonology is mandatory.
• No prior experience required, but advantageous if present.

Responsibilities

• Manage pulmonology and critical ill patients in ICU.
• Supervise and train registrars, medical officers, and students.
• Conduct research and supervise MMed students.

Skills

Clinical management

Supervision and training

Research skills

Education

Medical qualification allowing HPCSA registration

Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric pulmonology

Job description

Reference Number and Posting Details

• Reference number: REFS/035010
• Directorate: Paediatrics and Child Health
• Number of posts: 1
• Package: R1 341 855.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive)

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric pulmonology.
• No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric pulmonology. The following will serve as added advantage: Experience after registration as a Paediatric Pulmonology.

Duties

• The candidate will be responsible for clinical management of pulmonology and critical ill patients in ICU (Combined PICU and NICU). The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds.
• As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise, train and teach registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.
• The incumbent will be required to perform research within the department; Supervise research of MMed students.
• The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to the multidisciplinary team and to comply with the performance management and development system in the public sector.

Application Instructions

This position will be a joint appointment between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria and Sefako Makgatho University.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail].

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

23-01-2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist?
• Do you have Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric pulmonology?

Notes

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.