Senior Clinical Manager: Medical Grade 1

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring a Senior Clinical Manager: Medical Grade 1, based in Philadelphia Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,713,534 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

• Lead and manage the Medical and Health Care Services, ensuring the continuum of care in the Geographical service area of the hospital as well as appropriate referral.
• Ensure clinical governance, clinical guidelines and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Coordinate clinical responsibilities of Medical Practitioners and Allied Health personnel including the management and implementation of outreach and in-reach to the geographical service area.
• Ensure in-service training and supervision to all health care providers.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
• Allocate and manage resources, both human and financial.
• Monitor key performance indicators and plan quality improvement strategies to address the gaps.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience:
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Medical Practitioner
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner
• At least three [3] years appropriate experience as an Independent Medical Practitioner after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Experience as head of clinical services will be an added advantage.
• All applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
• Willingness to do after-hours work and be on call including shift work.
• A valid driver’s license except people with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Services Legislation, Regulations and Policies
• Sound clinical knowledge
• Sound Medical Ethics with emphasis on budget control
• Solid background of Epidemiology or demonstrative ability to use health information for planning
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management and Quality Assurance Programmes