HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT: GRADE 1 [GENERAL SURGERY] (HEALTH)
Key Performance Areas
Plan and render comprehensive effective health service for patients in the province, appropriate to the discipline and level of care including outreach and support services to other levels of care in the catchment area Lead clinical governance and quality improvement in your area of responsibility, including developing relevant guidelines and protocols and ensuring clinical and mortality audits Coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise specialists, registrars, medical officers, interns and other health care workers in your discipline Lead academic activities in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels Provide continuing medical education programmes for doctors in the relevant discipline Assist with the strategic and operational planning of services in the catchment area of the hospital
Prerequisites
A National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner Independent Practice or Public Service in the relevant medical specialty / sub-speciality Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner Independent practice / public service in a relevant specialty Grade 1: A minimum of 3 years as a Medical Specialist or Medical Sub-specialist.
Supervision of Registrar/s for MMed dissertation (attach cover page of dissertation/s as proof) Peer reviewed publication/s. PhD qualification or candidacy (attach proof of qualification or registration). A valid driver’s license except people with disabilities. Willingness to work in a flexi and/or shift system.
Person Profile
Sound knowledge, skill and experience in the relevant discipline.
Evidence of leadership, innovation and managerial ability
Evidence of ability to effectively train and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level and experience in research and supervision
Vision for the development of services in your discipline and appropriate knowledge of the health system.
Integrity and professionalism.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Accountability and reliability.
Proactive and results-oriented.
Calm under pressure and adaptable to change.
Committed to continuous learning and Batho Pele principles