Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/147
MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PAEDIATRIC
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 22–23
- Circular Post
- 33/147
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
- Reference information
- MED SPEC PAEDS/1/2026
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Requirements
- MB;
- ChB Degree Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Registration Certificate as a Specialist in Paediatrics with HPCSA Additional Qualification: Experience in critical care will be an advantage 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 critical care.
- 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.
Duties
- Required to train in paediatric critical care Undertake ward rounds in the paediatric intensive care, high care and wards Consultation for referrals of children with critical illness.
- Calls in the paediatric service Clinics in post PICU/HCU patient.
- Training of fellows in subspecialty training.
- Teaching of undergraduate medical students.
- Training postgraduate students (registrars/medical officer) in paediatrics.
- Expected to undertake outreach at tertiary/regional hospitals.
- Community engagement.
- Involved in clinical governance and quality improvement plan.
Enquiries
Dr. Ebrahim G.M. Hoosen Tel No: (031) 240 1476
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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
Notes and Z83 guidance
An Application for Employment Form (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 short listed 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
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Official source
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POST 33/147 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST: PAEDIATRIC REF NO: MED SPEC PAEDS/1/2026 (X1 POST)
Department: Paediatric Medical (Critical care and high care)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : MB; ChB Degree Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registration Certificate as a Specialist in Paediatrics with HPCSA Additional Qualification: Experience
in critical care will be an advantage 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
critical care. 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.
DUTIES : Required to train in paediatric critical care Undertake ward rounds in the paediatric intensive care, high care and wards Consultation for referrals of
children with critical illness. Calls in the paediatric service Clinics in post
PICU/HCU patient. Training of fellows in subspecialty training. Teaching of undergraduate medical students. Training postgraduate students
(registrars/medical officer) in paediatrics. Expected to undertake outreach at tertiary/regional hospitals. Community engagement. Involved in clinical
governance and quality improvement plan.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. Ebrahim G.M. Hoosen Tel No: (031) 240 1476
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : An Application for Employment Form (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 short listed 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. All shortlisted
candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
Department: Paediatric Medical (Critical care and high care)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : MB; ChB Degree Current registration as a Specialist in Paediatrics with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registration Certificate as a Specialist in Paediatrics with HPCSA Additional Qualification: Experience
in critical care will be an advantage 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
critical care. 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.
DUTIES : Required to train in paediatric critical care Undertake ward rounds in the paediatric intensive care, high care and wards Consultation for referrals of
children with critical illness. Calls in the paediatric service Clinics in post
PICU/HCU patient. Training of fellows in subspecialty training. Teaching of undergraduate medical students. Training postgraduate students
(registrars/medical officer) in paediatrics. Expected to undertake outreach at tertiary/regional hospitals. Community engagement. Involved in clinical
governance and quality improvement plan.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. Ebrahim G.M. Hoosen Tel No: (031) 240 1476
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : An Application for Employment Form (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 short listed 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. All shortlisted
candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026