A leading academic paediatric hospital is seeking to appoint a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery to join its multidisciplinary cardiac team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist who is passionate about providing advanced surgical care to neonates, infants, and children while contributing to teaching, research, and the continued development of a world-class paediatric cardiothoracic service.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialised paediatric cardiothoracic surgical services to neonates, infants, and children.
- Manage congenital and acquired cardiothoracic conditions requiring surgical intervention.
- Participate in elective and emergency operating lists, multidisciplinary team meetings, and post-operative ICU management.
- Provide inpatient care within paediatric ICU, cardiac wards, and step-down units.
- Participate in the departmental on-call roster.
- Teach and supervise registrars, medical officers, fellows, and undergraduate medical students.
- Contribute to research, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental governance.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate).
- MBChB or equivalent qualification.
- Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Completed recognised specialist training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Less than 5 years” post-specialist experience.
- Experience in paediatric cardiothoracic surgery or an interest in sub-specialising will be advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience with neonatal and infant operative caseloads will be advantageous.
If you meet the above requirements and are looking to advance your career in a specialised paediatric academic environment, we encourage you to apply.