Head of Clinical Unit (Nuclear Medicine)

Department of Health; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 2 085 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is seeking a Head of Clinical Unit in Nuclear Medicine to oversee specialist services and ensure effective delivery within clinical settings. Candidates must have an MBChB and relevant postgraduate qualifications, along with a minimum of five years' experience. Responsibilities include managing clinical services and contributing to Nuclear Medicine policies. Applications close on 23-01-2026, and candidates are encouraged to apply if they meet the outlined qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Nuclear Physician.
• Proof of registration with HPCSA as an Independent Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Need for strong supervisory skills at various training levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist services in Nuclear Medicine.
• Ensure effective clinical specialist level service delivery.
• Contribute to Nuclear Medicine services at DGMAH and cluster hospitals.

Skills

Strong record of clinical expertise

Excellent managerial skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team player

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent qualification

MMed in Nuclear Medicine

FCNP(SA) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Head of Clinical Unit (Nuclear Medicine)

• Reference Number : REFS/035018
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 2 084 754.00 Per annum (All Inclusive Package)

Requirements :

• MBChB or an equivalent qualification, MMed in Nuclear Medicine and FCNP(SA) or equivalent qualification. Proof of registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. Current registration with HPCSA as a Independent Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Nuclear Physician. Knowledge Skills Training and Competencies required at Specialist level. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES: Inherent requirement of the job: The successful incumbent will be required to perform commuted overtime in the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent team player. Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at 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 Nuclear Medicine including provision of direct clinical care/intervention, supervision and mentoring of subordinates.

Duties :

• The post requires the incumbent to provide a specialist services in Nuclear Medicine and ensure effective and efficient clinical specialist level service delivery, including reporting PET/CT, SPECT, SPECT/CT and planar images and the administration of radionuclide therapy, within the domain of the central hospital as well as at other cluster hospitals where required. In addition, the incumbent will be required to contribute to the Nuclear Medicine services at DGMAH and within the cluster. Provide support to the Head of Department in ensuring that efficient standards of patient care and services are maintained. Support dissemination and implementation of policies, protocols and clinical guidelines aligned with national norms and standards. Commuted overtime is compulsory and will be undertaken as part of the Nuclear Medicine services within the hospital. The applicant must have an active interest in academic research.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. 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 :

23-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have MBChB or an equivalent qualification, MMed in Nuclear Medicine and FCNP(SA) or equivalent qualification?

Do you have Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Specialist in Nuclear Medicine?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.