Head Clinical Unit (Internal Medicine)

Requirements

An appropriate qualification in the appropriate Health Science (MBCHB). PLUS, Current registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a Specialist in the category of Internal Medicine. Plus At least Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist in the category of Internal Medicine. Knowledge, Skills and competencies required. Knowledge of appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within the field of expertise. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing the public service. Human resources management, financial management and general administrative skills. Control of budget, monitoring expenditure and project management. Computer literacy in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Report writing, presentation and teaching skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Problem solving, project management and change management. Concerns for excellency, courtesy and interpersonal skills. Awareness of cross-cultural differences.

Key Responsibilities

Render efficient and cost-effective internal medicine services to patients managed by Madadeni Hospital and its drainage sites. Strengthen and ensure continuous clinical governance for internal medicine services within the area of jurisdiction. Ensure the rational use of resources (including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment). Deliver effective and efficient administration of the Internal Medicine Department. Plan and partake in the training of staff including Nurses, Clinical Support Personnel, Medical Officers, Interns and undergraduate Medical Students and also support relevant clinical research, clinical trials and CPD activities. Develop regional services within the field of Internal Medicine and improve the functioning of renal services. Provide clinicians with expert advice and opinion to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Conduct out-patient specialist clinics and in-patient and provide expert opinion where required. Ensure provisioning of a 24-hour service in Internal Medicine. Provide vision, strategic direction and inspire employees to deliver excellent, quality health services. Manage the performance of allocated human resources. Ensure that 131 working 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 Department of Health policies that will have a positive impact on staff and ensure that staff is aware and adhere to protocols. Compile medium- and long-term expenditure framework and implement fiscal control measures on an ongoing basis. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards. Generate reports, plans, presentations, and perform other administrative duties attached to this position. Strengthen partnership with relevant stakeholders i.e. Tertiary hospitals i.e. Greys, IALCH, Referral Hospitals, Community members, etc. Liaison with the relevant Chief Specialist regarding service development. Improve management of referrals. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards. Manage EPMDS of the Internal Medicine department.

How to Apply

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2026