HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT

POST 33/141 : HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT REF NO: HCDSPECSURG//01/2026 Department: Specialised surgery
SALARY : R2 704 842 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
CENTRE : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist Surgeon / MMed, and/or FCS (SA) or equivalent, and registration in the Subspecialist category of Gastroenterological Surgery (Cert Gastroenterology (SA)
Surg and a demonstrated record of research experience (5 or more publications in peer reviewed journals) and /or evidence of supervision of
registrars /fellows (3 or more candidates)A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Surgeon and Subspecialist GI Surgery must include experience in clinical management as a
clinical head of unit or equivalent. Additional Qualification: A PhD or equivalent.
Evidence of quality teaching and learning practice. Evidence of management and administrative skills. Computer literacy AND A valid driver' s licence.
Knowledge. Skills. Training and Competence Required: Clinical, procedural and training skills. Counselling and conflict resolution skills. Leadership,
administration, management skills, programme planning, strategic planning supported by evidence of experience in these areas. Assessment of patients
within his/her field of expertise. Ability to communicate at a higher level. Ability to network with management at all levels within the Provincial structures.
Knowledge and an understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and its implications for departmental budgeting. Knowledge and an understanding
of the Postgraduate Education regulations and requirements as determined by the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the College of Surgeons of
South Africa and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. A high level of knowledge of the field of hepatic, colorectal or pancreatic surgery.
DUTIES : On the clinical side, incumbents will manage clinical services in an extended area of the province, which promotes the provision of clinical services for
Region 1 and beyond the major metropolitan centres. The incumbent would be expected to apportion their time and energy appropriately between the major
centres to develop the teaching/service platform (Durban, Pietermaritzburg,
Empangeni, Stanger and Port Shepstone) for surgery. The incumbent will also develop research initiatives, which focus on the enhancement of service
delivery in the context of the burden of surgical and related gastroenterological disease. The incumbent should also ensure that clinical services in Region 1
are co-ordinated and these are in line with the teaching platform of the
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Through this, we will increase equity of service delivery, and enhance the development of our decentralised training platform
in line with the needs arising from the National Development Plan. Involvement in relevant administration structures of the School of Medicine, UKZN in
coordination with the HoD Surgery and the Dean. Contribute to the coordination of specialist services ensuring the development and the implementation of policies and clinical protocols that will impact positively on
the clinical outcomes, access to services and devolving services to distant ; the monitoring and evaluation of adverse events and ensuring the implementation
of plans to address these events; mortality and morbidity reviews are conducted within the institution and other hospitals in the catchment areas; cost
effective approaches to clinical care. Undertake postgraduate and relevant undergraduate training, teaching and examinations in the field of Specialised
Surgery. Coordinate services and teaching with the Heads of units at the
Regional hospitals in Region 1. Ensure that the environment complies with the
Health and Safety Act, that staff adhere to the safety precautions and that staff welfare is maintained to attain optimal performance. Develop outreach
programmes to the relevant regional hospitals in Region 1 in line with the KZN
Department of Health's Outreach Programme. Develop audit tool to assess the
Outreach Programme of the department and report these to Academic Head of Department of Surgery and the CEO’s office.
ENQUIRIES : Professor TC Hardcastle Tel No: (031) 240 100, Ext. 2389
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to
the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za
NOTE : An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website
www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted
candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current
and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People
with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref
APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have
the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in
the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC
(Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to
financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital.
Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please
note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026