HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT- ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 2,168,000 - 2,592,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government is recruiting for Head of Clinical Unit - Accident & Emergency at Pholosong Regional Hospital. The role oversees A&E service delivery, staff training, and guideline development.

It requires MBChB with HPCSA registration in Emergency Medicine and a minimum of three years as a Medical Specialist with strong governance and leadership skills. The post offers an all-inclusive package with high responsibilities and opportunities to impact patient care and clinical

Qualifications

• MBChB and HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Proven management ability and leadership in emergency services.
• Experience in teaching and research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the Accident and Emergency unit and clinical governance.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines; train staff and students.
• Manage equipment, resources and budgets; participate in hospital committees.
• Support research and publications; provide after-hours specialist coverage.

Skills

Clinical governance

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

HR management

Education

MBChB + HPCSA registration (Emergency Medicine)

Job description

HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT- ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY

• Reference Number : refs/057055
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1: R2 168 145.00 - R 2 301 186.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package) Grade 2 : R 2 370 741.00 - R 2 592 273.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements :

• Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine with minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist. The person should have wide-ranging experience in managing emergency services. Extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects of clinical care, clinical department administration, evidence of teaching and research. Knowledge, skills and competencies; Proven Management ability, sound communication skills, leadership skills, decision making and interpersonal skills. Financial and Human Resource and Management. Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. An added advantage would be research experience and publications in peer reviewed journals.Competencies: Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels. Publication record will be an added advantage. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties :

• Effective overall management of the Accident and Emergency unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment. Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine ?

Do you have 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist?

Do you have current HPCSA registration for 2026/ 2027?

Notes

• The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.
• The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Pholosong Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims.
• Pholosong Regional Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).