Head of Clinical Unit: Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring 2 Head of Clinical Unit: Grade 1 posts. This is a permanent post, paying R2,168,145 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• For Clinical Disciplines: Plan and render comprehensive effective health service for patients in the province, appropriate to the discipline and level of care including outreach and support services to other levels of care in the catchment area.
• Lead clinical governance and quality improvement in your area of responsibility, including developing relevant guidelines and protocols and ensuring clinical and mortality audits.
• Coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise specialists, registrars, medical officers, interns and other health care workers in your discipline.
• Lead academic activities in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Provide continuing medical education programmes for doctors in the relevant discipline.
• Assist with the strategic and operational planning of services in the catchment area of the hospital.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience: A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Matric plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as a Medical Practitioner Independent Practice or Public Service in the relevant medical specialty/subspeciality.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner Independent practice/public service in a relevant specialty Grade 1: at least three [3] years as a Medical Specialist or Medical Sub-specialist.
• The following shall be added advantages:
• Supervision of Registrar/s for MMed dissertation Peer reviewed publications/s
• PhD qualification or candidacy [Qualification and proof of registration to be submitted on date of interview]
• A valid driver’s license except people with disabilities
• Willingness to work in a flexi and/or shift system
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Sound knowledge, skill and experience in the relevant discipline
• Evidence of leadership, innovation and managerial ability
• Evidence of ability to effectively train and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level and experience in research and supervision Vision for the development of services in your discipline and appropriate knowledge of the health system.
• Personal Attributes:
• Integrity and professionalism
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Accountability and reliability
• Proactive and results oriented
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change
• Committed to continuous learning and Batho Pele principles