HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT

POST 33/140 : HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT REF NO: HCDMEDCARDIO//01/2026 Department: Cardiology (Adult)
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 Physician and Sub-specialist Cardiologist. FP(SA) and Cert Cardio (SA) /
MMed or equivalent and/or a PhD and/or an established and 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 Cardiologist must include experience in clinical management as a clinical head of unit; Additional Qualification: 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 Physicians and Cardiologists of South Africa and
the University of KwaZulu-Natal. A high level of knowledge of the field of
Cardiology including interventional cardiology and electrophysiology.
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). The incumbent will also develop research initiatives, which focus on the enhancement of service delivery in the
context of the burden of cardiac disease. The incumbent should also ensure that clinical service 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
Department of Medicine, UKZN in coordination with the Academic Head of
Department. Contribute to the co-ordination 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 Cardiology. 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 Paediatrics and Child Health.
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