Head Clinical Unit (Orthopeadics)

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 Orthopaedics. Plus At least Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist in the category of Orthopaedics. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required: Sound Clinical knowledge and expertise in the relevant discipline. Knowledge of current health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and policy including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills. Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and implementation of Specialist Orthopaedic services (Outpatient, Inpatient and Operating Theatre lists). Participate/provision if after-hour service. Co-ordination and equitable rationalization of Specialist Orthopaedic service Amajuba District and outlying drainage areas. Liaison with institutional management of hospitals in the district and drainage areas to improve quality of care. Facilitation of staff training and development. Participate /support the outreach programme to the referring Hospitals and Clinics. Liaison with the relevant Chief Specialist regarding service development. Develop a training program for medical, nursing and allied services. Develop policies and guidelines facilitating service delivery. Participate in quality improvement projects and clinical auditing. Participate and facilitate clinical research. Cost effective utilization of scarce resources. Participate in Senior Management and strategic activities. Perform commuted overtime in line with hospital needs. Manage EPMDS of the General Surgery 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, 147 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 : 28 August 2026