Head of Clinical Unit (Anaesthesiology) Re-advertisement

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,951,000 - 2,385,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Pretoria seeks a Head of Clinical Unit (Anaesthesiology) with a strong track record in clinical care, teaching and research. The role oversees clinical services, teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, and scholarly activity in alignment with university plans.

The post requires commuted overtime and leadership across clinical governance, policy implementation, and academic responsibilities within the tertiary hospital and cluster facilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold MBChB with MMed (Anaes) and HPCSA registration as an independent specialist.
• Minimum 5 years after HPCSA specialist registration, plus 3 years teaching/research in academia.
• Proven research track record with supervision of postgraduate studies and strong leadership/management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or supervise clinical anaesthesia care for patients.
• Teach and examine pre-graduate and post-graduate students; participate in research and publications.
• Manage clinical, academic and administrative duties in alignment with national norms and university plans.

Skills

Team player

Clinical governance

Teaching & research

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBChB

MMed (Anaes)

HPCSA registration (Independent Specialist]

Job description

Head of Clinical Unit (Anaesthesiology) Re-advertisement

• Reference Number : refs/057367
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 2 168 145.00 Per annum (All Package Inclusive)

Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent qualification. MMed (Anaes) or equivalent qualification. Proof of registration with the HPCSA as an independent specialist. A minimum of five years' experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Anaesthesiology. A minimum three years' experience in teaching and research at an academic institution. Demonstrable research track record including supervision of postgraduate research. Knowledge Skills Training and Competencies required at experienced specialist level. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent team player. Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise clinical training and teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and fellowship levels. Knowledge in Anaesthesiology including provision of direct clinical care, supervision and mentoring of subordinates.

Duties :

• The post requires the incumbent to provide and/or supervise clinical care of patients at a level appropriate to the service platform; teach and examine pre-graduate and post-graduate students in appropriate aspects of Clinical Unit; initiate and participate in research activities and publications in accordance with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University School of Medicine plans; manage and take care of patients within the domain of the tertiary hospital as well as at other cluster hospitals; manage and perform required administrative and academic duties in support of and coordinated with the Head of Department; support dissemination and implementation of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines aligned with national norms and standards. Inherent requirement of the job: The successful incumbent will be required to perform commuted overtime in the Department of Anaesthesiology.

Notes :

• It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 23-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a minimum of five years' experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology?

Do you have a minimum of three years' experience in teaching and research at an academic institution. Demonstrable research track record including supervision of postgraduate research?