Head Clinical Unit Grade 1 (Radiology)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Head Clinical Unit Grade 1 (Radiology) in Rural Health Services, based in George Regional Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R2,168,145 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 09 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical and competency test. “It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."
Responsibilities
- Manage overall performance of a 24/7 Radiology service at the Regional Hospital, in an ecosystem approach.
- Support to Radiology Services for Rural East Ecosystem in collaboration with Groote Schuur Hospital as needed.
- Provide leadership and ensure appropriate clinical governance systems are in place for the Garden Route and Central Karoo District (Rural East Ecosystem).
- Corporate governance of the Radiology Functional Business Unit which includes financial and human resource management.
- Co-operation and liaison with other Departments within the hospital and across the Rural East Ecosystem.
- Function within the Executive Management Team and apply knowledge of public health administration and management.
- Participate in research.
- Supervise and train junior and senior staff, as well as teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
- Experience: At least 3 year’s appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B drivers’ licence.
- It will be expected of the Head:
- Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand
- Be able to work Flexible hours as the clinical workload demands
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- A strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, including experience with training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels and across disciplines
- Strong people management skills, analytical thinking, problemsolving, decision-making and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Financial and Resource Management
- Experience in Management or Leadership