POST : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1
INSTITUTITON : NGWELEZANA TERTIARY HOSPITAL
REFERENCE NO : NGWE 71/2023
DEPARTMENT : FAMILY MEDICINE
REMUNERATION : R 1 887 363.00 – R2 001 927.00 GRADE 01
OTHER BENEFITS : All-inclusive salary package per annum (70% of basic salary and 30% benefits i.e.
flexible portion that can be structured in terms of applicable rules) plus 18% In-hospitable
area allowance plus Commuted Overtime which is determined by service delivery needs of
the department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:
 Senior Certificate / Grade 12
 Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB)
 Initial and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist
in Family Medicine.
 A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine after registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist
 Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (certificate of service).
 Applicants must submit confirmation letter of relevant experience from their supervisors in an official letterhead of
the employer when they apply.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
 Appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within field of expertise.
 Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including Labour Relations.
 Control of budget, monitoring expenditure and project management.
 Assessment, diagnose and management of patients within the field of expertise.
 Managerial and financial management skills.
 Computer skills.
 Driving skills.
 Problem solving skills.
 Concern of excellence.
 Courtesy and interpersonal relation skills.
 Stress tolerance and innovation skills.
 Awareness of cross-cultural differences.
RECOMMENDATIONS
 Valid driver’s license
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Co-ordinate specialist services for the discipline within Region 4 (King Cetshwayo, Zululand and Umkhanyakude
Districts) to ensure equitable distribution of all resources to achieve optimal patient care within defined levels of
institutional responsibility.
 Participate in the development of district services in the entire Region.
 Provide clinicians with expert advice and opinion to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients.
 Render specialist services to out-patient and in-patient and provide expert opinion where required and participate in
provisioning of a 24 hour service.
 Provide vision, strategic direction and inspire employees to deliver excellent quality health services.
 Strengthen clinical governance.
 Manage the performance of allocated human resources.
 Develop and coordinate the on-going delivery of under and post graduate teaching in specialized fields.
 Ensure that the environment complies with Health and Safety Act, staff adheres to the safety precautions and that staff
is maintained to attain optimal productivity.

Formulate and manage protocols in accordance with departmental policies that will have a positive impact on staff
and ensure that staff is aware of it.
 Compile medium and long term expenditure framework and implement fiscal measures on an ongoing basis.
 Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards.
 Comply with National Core Standards

ENQUIRIES: Dr. OC HARBOR TEL NO: 082 7812879
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 JUNE 2023
Applications should be forwarded to: The Deputy Director: HRM: Mr. MP Zungu
Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
Private Bag X 20021
EMPANGENI
3880
OR
Hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department
Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
Thanduyise Road
EMPANGENI
3855