Head of Emergency Unit - Emergency Medicine Physician

Medi Clinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 980,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg is seeking a skilled Head of Department for Emergency Medicine to lead clinical services in their emergency centre. Candidates must possess an MB BCh/MB ChB, Dip PEC, and substantial emergency care experience. This is a permanent position focused on high-quality patient care and departmental leadership.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in an emergency centre.
• One year of supervisory or managerial experience is essential.
• Relevant clinical courses considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical service delivery in the emergency centre.
• Mentor emergency centre practitioners and drive quality improvement.
• Participate in company projects and integrate data for business solutions.

Skills

Data management

Report writing

Advanced Life Support Courses

Emergency medical care

Education

MB BCh/MB ChB and Dip PEC

MMed EM

FCEM, MSc, PhD EM

Tools

MS Office package

Job description

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg| Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 11/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Suraisha Naidoo
Reference number: 60343
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Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The suitable incumbant will have proven experience as a Head of Department and or Emergency Medicine Physician and or Family Physician with strong knowledge and experience in Emergency Medical Care (Trauma).

To provide overall clinical leadership in the emergency centre and to be the driver for safe, patient-focused clinical care by the effective development and utilisation of resources, ongoing data analysis and prioritised action plans.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:MB BCh/MB ChB and Dip PEC (or equivalent), MMed EM

DESIRED EDUCATION:FCEM, MPhil EM, MSc, PhD EM or
equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:At least three years’ experience working in an emergency centre in the private sector and at least one year of supervisory or managerial experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:Suitable managerial and leadership involvement
in the emergency medicine environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Lead the clinical service delivery in the emergency centre
• Lead, manage and mentor the emergency centre practitioners
• Integrate data, audits and reports to develop solutions for business
• requirements
• Actively participate in company strategies and projects
• Initiate and drive emergency centre quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives to ensure safe, quality patient care is delivered at all times
• Identify and mitigate risks in the emergency centre

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Other relevant clinical courses (e.g. Advanced airway, Ultrasound, Procedural sedation)
• The Charter of the Public and Private Health Sectors of the Republic of South Africa
• MS Office package
• Children's Act No. 38 of 2005 & Children's Amendment Act No. 41 of 2007
• Data management and report writing skills
• Health Professions Act No. 56 of 1974
• HPCSA Regulations and Guidelines on Ethical rules, regulations and policy guidelines
• The Patients” Right Charter
• National Health Act No.61 of 2003 & Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002
• South African Triage Scale
• Disaster and Major Incident Management
• Advanced Life Support Courses (Cardiac, Pediatric and Trauma)
• MCSA Clinical Policies and Procedures relevant to the Emergency Centre
• Private healthcare industry knowledge

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile