University of KwaZulu-Natal | View - Specialist Paediatrician (Sessional Appointment) - Department of Paediatrics (APFP): School of Medicine ( 12 Months Fixed-Term Appointment)

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Remuneration will be dependent on the current Department of Health and University of KwaZulu-Natal sessional rates. This is an externally funded sessional post.

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To support both teaching and clinical service delivery. To provide clinical service to support the development of Paediatric Specialists and sub-specialist training on the UKZN Decentralized Clinical Training Platform (DCTP). To provide clinical management (training and assessments in all aspects of clinical skills) as well as to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will be expected to rotate (work) in a multidisciplinary team at the eThekwini, Grey’s/Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex, and Queen Nandi Regional Hospitals.

Job description

Support teaching & Clinical service delivery;
Provide clinical service to support the development of Paediatric Specialists and sub-specialist training, on the UKZN Decentralized Clinical Training Platform (DCTP).
Provide clinical management (training and assessments in all aspects of clinical skills) as well as to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
rotate (work) in a multidisciplinary team at the eThekwini, Grey’s/Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex, and Queen Nandi Regional Hospitals.

Minimum requirements

• MBChB and FCPaeds/MMED(Paeds) or equivalent;
• Current registration as a Specialist Paediatrician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); or

completed FCPaeds examinations with registration pending;
• Computer literacy;
• Valid Driver’s license.

Remuneration will be dependent on the current Department of Health and University of KwaZulu-Natal sessional rates. This is an externally funded sessional post.

Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Ms Lungelo Khanyile 031-2604811. Email APFPadmin@ukzn.ac.za to obtain a copy of the job profile.

The University reserves the right not to make any appointment. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches.

Applicants are required to complete the academic application form, which is available on the Vacancies website at

https://hr.ukzn.ac.za/forms/

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

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