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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups. Medical Specialist Grade 1/Medical Officer Grade 3 (Paediatrics) (HIV OUTREACH AND RESEARCH) COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (1-YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT, RENEWABLE) SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE (PAEDIATRICS; PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES) Durban REF NO.: T/CM04/2016 The successful incumbent will form part of the Paediatric Infectious Diseases team of doctors, nurses, and field staff based at King Edward VIII hospital.

The discipline seeks to appoint a suitably qualified person for the purpose: o Strengthening the Infectious diseases services at King Edward VIII Hospital and KwaZulu- Natal o Strengthening and supporting the appropriate referral and down-referral of patients requiring advanced Paediatric Infectious Diseases care. The position is available for 1 year, but may be renewable for a further 2-3 years, contingent on satisfactory progress and available funds.

Key Performance Areas: 1. Participation in the provision of service in the Infectious diseases unit at King Edward VIII Hospital particularly outreach to rural hospital and clinics in Area 1 and 3 in KwaZulu-Natal 2. Development of protocols and referral pathways to facilitate out-reach activities 3. Participate in training of staff (Nurses, doctors and ancillary medical staff) in aspects related to paediatric infectious diseases. 4. Participate in provision of after-hours care at King Edward VIII Hospital on a rotational basis 5. Participate in the academic programme, joint meetings with microbiology and virology, quality improvement programmes, clinical audits, peer review meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings 6. Produce and maintain adequate reports of activities conducted Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree (MBCHB) plus;

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an independent medical practitioner or paediatric specialist;

Computer skills;

Driver’s license, willing to travel to clinics and district hospitals Essential Requirements: Knowledge on the management of complex clinical problems in HIV infected patients; Knowledge on the management of opportunistic infections; Knowledge on antiretroviral therapy management, including side effects and the management thereof, and treatment failure;

Good clinical skills and acumen in paediatric cases. ADVANTAGES:

Diploma in HIV Management (SA) or equivalent HIV Diploma is beneficial;

HIV/TB clinical experience;

Experience and working knowledge of current guidelines;

Experience and working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice;

Experience in project management;

Some experience in financial management. This post reports to Prof Raziya Bobat. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Mrs Leora Sewnarain on 031-2604051, email: sewnarainl@ukzn.ac.za The job profile is available from Mrs Sewnarain. You are invited to visit the College website at http://chs.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx

The total remunerative package is dependent on experience and qualifications. This total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 27 July 2016. 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 relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za Completed forms, together with:

Certified copies of highest educational qualifications

Copy of Identity Document

Current HPCSA registration may be sent to sewnarainl@ukzn.ac.za Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.