Head of Anaesthesiology: Clinical & Academic Leadership

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 2 084 000 - 2 280 000; Full time

Job summary

A state health department seeks a Head Clinical Unit in Anaesthesiology to provide leadership in clinical care, teaching, and research at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Medicine and postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthesiology, along with at least five years of specialist experience. This full-time role includes coordinating training for medical students and ensuring high-quality anaesthetic services. Applications should be submitted online by 24-12-2025.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• Extensive experience in clinical care, teaching, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, academic, and clinical leadership in Anaesthesiology.
• Coordinate teaching and training for students including registrars.
• Ensure high-quality anaesthetic care and compliance with standards.

Skills

Sound communication skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

DA plus MMed (Anaes) or FCA (SA)

Job description

A state health department seeks a Head Clinical Unit in Anaesthesiology to provide leadership in clinical care, teaching, and research at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Medicine and postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthesiology, along with at least five years of specialist experience. This full-time role includes coordinating training for medical students and ensuring high-quality anaesthetic services. Applications should be submitted online by 24-12-2025.