Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Hepatobiliary Surgery)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Hepatobiliary Surgery), based in Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. 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: 16 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 test.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit.
• Management and training of surgical staff.
• Participation in academic and management activities of the division.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon.
• Experience: At least 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Subspecialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
• Inherent requirements of the job
• It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand
• Participate in the afterhours call system
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery
• Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students and sub specialist fellows
• Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment
• Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery
• Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity