Medical Manager: Medical Services (Non-Clinical) to Serve Both As Medical Manager and Chief Executive Officer

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Medical Manager: Medical Services (Non-Clinical) to Serve Both As Medical Manager and Chief Executive Officer. This is a permanent post, paying R1,479,723 a year. Cluster: District Health Services How to apply: All applications should be forwarded to: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services, KZN Department of Health, Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR Hand Deliver to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower. Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details. “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address Headoffice.Jobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. For attention: Miss N.S Buthelezi Tel No: (033) 395 2896 Reference numbers to quote: G62/2025, G63/2025, G64/2025 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life and as such, this Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote inclusiveness in all occupational levels in the Department.) Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants with foreign qualifications are requested to have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for quoting the relevant reference number. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Job Purpose:
• Manage the day - to- day functioning of the Community Health Centre to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
• Implement financial planning, monitoring and control of expenditure
• Formulate and implement strategies and policies to promote efficiency inclusive of clinical practices
• Develop and implement clinical practices planning for the Community Health Centre
• Manage the provision of clinical services within the Community Health Centre and its Clinics
• Provide effective leadership to motivate staff and promote teamwork
• Ensure effective human resource management in line with department of health guidelines and prescripts
• Ensure Sound Labour Relations Practices within the Community Health Centre and its clinics
• Ensure effective stakeholder management internal and external (stakeholders)
• Ensure effective implementation of quality health standards including ideal clinic realization and maintenance
• Oversee provision of quality and safe patient care at clinics and Community Health Centre
• Ensure effective systems management in support of clinical services i.e. (Laundry, transport, maintenance, Grounds, Security, Cleaning and Switchboard).

Requirements

• MBCHB qualification.
• Plus, Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Plus, at least 5 years’ experience in a Health Institution or Primary Health Care environment.
• Unendorsed valid Code B driving license (Code 08).
• NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Training and
• Competencies Required: The incumbent of this post will report to the District Manager, and will responsible to manage the provision of district level one health service.
• The ideal candidates must:
• Possess knowledge of relevant legislation such as Nation Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PMF), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies
• Possess knowledge of procurement, human resource management, work methods and procedures
• Have strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management people management and empowerment.
• Have service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem solving and analysis, communication, client orientation and customer focus.