Medical Specialist: Paediatric Pulmonology

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Specialist: Paediatric Pulmonology, based in IALCH. This is a permanent post, paying R1,395,528 a year. Department: Paediatric Medical Department (Pulmonology) How to apply: All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za Reference number to quote: MED Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. An Application for Employment Form (Current Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the shortlisted candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.

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 critically 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

• MB, ChB, 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 Experience: 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
• Behavioural attributes:
• Stress tolerance
• Ability to work within a team
• Self-confidence
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships