Head of Clinical Unit ( Family Medicine) Readvertisement

Reference Number: refs/050237

Directorate: FAMILY MEDICINE

Number of Posts: 1

Package: R2 168 145.00 - R2 301 186 .00 per annum ( All inclusive remuneration)

Enquiries: Mr Z Futshane : 064 860 8687

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate, appropriate qualification (Specialist in Family Medicine: MPrax MED/ MFAMMED/MCFP (SA)/ MMED or equivalent) Registration certificate with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist Family Physician, with current registration (annual registration card). At least 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. This is a joint appointment with University of Witwatersrand Division of Family Medicine. The candidate must possess both strong clinical management and academic leadership qualities. Extensive knowledge of the South African district health and Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Significant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including experience with supervision of post graduate research. Computer literacy is essential.

Duties

Coordinate comprehensive medical services in the district. Implement quality improvement processes to identify and address problems related to patient care and the health system, in consultation with other stakeholders. Support the implementation of ideal clinics including quality improvement projects Ensure Family Physicians implement performance management for themselves as well as for their subordinates: medical officers, registrars, etc. Participate in District Management structures, especially supporting the district management team in the implementation of the district health plan. In liaison with other stakeholders, provide leadership in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) re-engineering, School Health and Ward Base PHC outreach teams. Coordinate and rollout a structured, continued professional development programmes to optimize the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the district (Medical officers, Community services and Registrars). Physically render specialist Family Medicine services to patients across district healthcare facilities and rotate through all services points. Participate in commuted overtime in the district. There may be additional clinical responsibilities in the functioning of the department, including the establishment of clinical protocols and oversight of these. Develop, coordinate and supervise the six-month Family Medicine rotation for Registrars across the district. Lead and actively participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes of the Division of Family Medicine. Conduct high quality primary care research and disseminate findings (including in peer review publications) that are relevant to improve the safety and quality of clinical services. Perform any other duties as may be determined by the Chief Director.

Notes

Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representativity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Employment equity profiles will be taken into consideration

Employer: Department of Health

Location: EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT

Closing Date: 21-07-2026