Paediatrician, Private Practice, Gqeberha – REF# IMR058-PD

iMedrecruit; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

iMedrecruit is seeking a Paediatrician to join a specialist paediatric practice in Gqeberha for a full-time six-month locum/fixed-term contract, with potential extension based on needs. You will work alongside a Paediatric Pulmonologist to support hospital and outpatient workloads.

Ideal candidate holds MBChB and HPCSA Specialist Paediatrician registration, with hospital or private practice experience and the ability to work independently within a specialist team.

Qualifications

• MBChB degree required.
• Registered Specialist Paediatrician with the HPCSA.
• Full-time availability for the six-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Attend to in-hospital and outpatient paediatric patients.
• Conduct consultations, assessments and follow-ups.
• Develop and manage treatment plans for paediatric patients.
• Provide ongoing patient care and continuity of care.
• Communicate professionally with parents, caregivers and referring doctors.

Skills

Paediatrics care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

MBChB degree

HPCSA Specialist Paediatrician registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

An established specialist paediatric practice in Gqeberha is seeking a Paediatrician to provide additional clinical support on a full-time six-month locum/fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on the practice's ongoing requirements.

The successful candidate will work alongside an established Paediatric Pulmonologist and assist with the increased patient and hospital workload.

Roles and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Attend to in-hospital and outpatient paediatric patients.
• Conduct consultations, assessments and follow-up appointments.
• Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing patient care and continuity of care.
• Communicate professionally with parents, caregivers and referring doctors.
• Liaise with other specialists and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Support the day-to-day clinical workload of the practice.
• Manage a busy caseload while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MBChB degree.
• Registered Specialist Paediatrician with the HPCSA.
• Previous hospital and/or private practice experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a specialist team.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Full-time availability for the duration of the contract.

Skills and attributes:

• Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, reliable and organised.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards.

Contract: Full-time locum/fixed-term

Duration: Six months

Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape

Extension: Possible, subject to ongoing practice requirements and mutual agreement