HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1

• Reference Number: refs7011847
• Directorate: Family Medicine Unit
• Number of Posts: 1
• Employer: Department of Health
• Location: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital
• Closing Date: 17-09-2021

• Package: Grade 1 R1 728 807- R1 834 890 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package) Grade 2 R1 890 363 – R2 066 988 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Enquiries: Dr SA Matjila, Tel No (01 2) 318-6501

Requirements:

Registered with HPCSA as a Specialist Family Physician. A basic Medical Degree (MBChB or equivalent). Postgraduate qualification in Family Medicine (MMed or equivalent) with at least 5-years‘ experience as a Specialist Family Physician, including management experience, Research experience and a record of academic and professional leadership and recognition by peers. Evidence of postgraduate student supervision and proven track record of accredited publications.

Key Competencies:

Leadership, management and problem-solving skills, interpersonal communication, writing and research skills; a commitment to quality, innovation and creativity; proven professional and clinical competence. Strong orientation toward community health care. This post is a joint appointment between Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital and the University of Pretoria.

Duties:

Provide strategic and innovative leadership within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Gauteng Province. Manage services, staff and resources in the Department of Family Medicine. Academic and clinical support of consultants and other medical professionals in the Department of Family Medicine. Manage academic and professional training in the Department of Family Medicine and District. Initiate, support and publish research projects in primary care. Implementation of quality assurance / improvement projects in the health district. Lead community orientated primary care initiatives in Southwest Tshwane.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date: 17-09-2021