Head of Clinical Unit Grade 1: Internal Medicine at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification (MBChB, FCP(SA), MMED) that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Knowledge and Skills: Assessment and management of patient within the registered specialist field. Understanding of basic Human resource matters including labour relations. Knowledge of legislative prescript governing public service. Good communication, managerial, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. Stress tolerance, working withing a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationships are required. Must have a strong record of clinical governance, research and experience of supervision, training, and teaching at both under and post graduate levels. A publication record will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Offer high quality care to patients by way of efficient coordination of Internal Medicine services, comprehensive patient care, supervise junior staff and student. Conduct Grand ward rounds and Consultant ward rounds, perform Outpatients Department work, provide intra and interdisciplinary consultations and interfacility referrals, facilitate outreach to lower levels of care. Facilitate and conduct down referrals to lower levels of care. Organize and supervise clinical and theoretical teaching of undergraduate and post graduate students. Conduct outreach to lower levels of care. Perform research. Perform administrative and management duties.

Deadline:17th November,2025