Gauteng Department of Health·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
HealthcareFull TimeInternship
-Closes 27 Nov 2026
Requirements :
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Critical care and/or a sub specialist in Critical care. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialty in Critical care.
No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist. Knowledge and Skills: Sound clinical knowledge and skills applicable to Critical Care.
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy. The following will be an added advantage: current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist in disciplinary with eligibility for training as subspecialist in critical care e.g: internal medicine (FCP-SA), general Surgery (FCS-SA), Anaesthesia (FCA-SA), Emergency Physician (FCEM-SA) or other equivalent.
Duties :
As a Critical Care Fellow, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of patients within the general intensive care unit, institution of appropriate organ support modalities and monitoring thereof.
The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds, including post-intake, follow-up and teaching rounds. In addition, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students, inpatient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include review and triage of critically ill patients within the hospital, provision of guidance, assessment of candidacy for ICU admission, and review post discharge from ICU.
The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associate clinical staff. Outreach to cluster hospitals of the CMJAH complex may be required if unit staffing levels allow. Fulfil the training requirement as set out by relevant CMSA body for completion of the Certificate in Critical Care.
Participation in the educational duties of the Division of Critical Care Medicine. Performance of research within the Department is recommended. Supervision of research within the Department and MMed students is also recommended.
Training and supervision of Registrars, Medical Officer, Medical Intern and Medical students, including tutorials, teaching ward and skills development, the desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.