Head of Internal Medicine Unit — Clinical Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Job summary

The Department of Health invites applications for a Clinical Unit (Medical) – Internal Medicine at Edenvale Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the Internal Medicine unit, drive quality clinical governance and lead training for interns, community service doctors, nursing staff and medical officers.

Requirements include MBChB with a Specialist in Internal Medicine, HPCSA registration, and at least 3 years post- registration experience.

Qualifications

• MBChB with specialist certification in Internal Medicine.
• HPCSA registration in Internal Medicine and annual renewal.
• Minimum 3 years of post-registration experience as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
• Strong clinical governance, leadership, teaching and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall management of the internal medicine unit.
• Develop and implement clinical guidelines, and train staff.
• Manage equipment and optimize resource use.
• Participate in hospital and management committees; support research.

Skills

Clinical governance

Clinical leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teaching/training

Interpersonal skills

Research

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine

Job description

The Department of Health invites applications for a Clinical Unit (Medical) – Internal Medicine at Edenvale Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the Internal Medicine unit, drive quality clinical governance and lead training for interns, community service doctors, nursing staff and medical officers.

Requirements include MBChB with a Specialist in Internal Medicine, HPCSA registration, and at least 3 years post- registration experience.