Medical Specialist – Paediatric Pulmonology x 1
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About the role
The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist – Paediatric Pulmonology x 1, based in IALCH. This is a permanent post, paying R1,395,528 a year. How to apply: Applications should be sent to: applications@ialch.co.za OR OR All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be Hand Delivered in the applications box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH. Courier to: The HR Manager Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital Private Bag X03 MAYVILLE 4058 Reference number to quote: IALCH05/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Undertake ward rounds in the paediatric pulmonology, high care unit and intensive care unit.
- Bronchoscopy, lung function testing analysis, evaluation of advanced pulmonology investigations, skills related to insertion of invasive monitoring devices and treatment in criticallyl ill children.
- Consultation for referrals of children with acute and chronic respiratory disorders.
- Perform after hours calls in the pulmonology and paediatric ICU/HCU.
- Training of fellows in subspecialty training.
- Teaching of undergraduate medical students.
- Training post graduate students (registrars/medical officer) in child health.
- Expected to undertake outreach at tertiary/regional hospitals.
- Community engagement.
- Involved in clinical governance and quality improvement plan.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Additional Qualification Registration in the Sub-specialist of Paediatric pulmonology
- Grade 1 No Experience required
- Grade 2: 5 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatrics)
- Grade 3: 10 Years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Paediatrics)
- Knowledge, Skills, training and Competencies required: Broad knowledge of working in general Paediatrics and Ethics
- Good communication and supervisory skills
- Appropriate specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients
- Familiarity with procedures and management protocols within the subspecialty of Paediatric pulmonology
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Supervision and teaching of Undergraduates and post-graduates
- Behavioral attributes: Stress tolerance
- Ability to work within a team
- Self-confidence
- Capacity to build and maintain relationships.