Clinical Manager (Medical) Grade 1
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Clinical Manager (Medical) Grade 1, based in Mossel Bay Hospital, Mossel Bay Sub-district. This is a permanent post, paying R1,479,723 a year. Garden Route District 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. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written assessment and competency assessment.
Responsibilities
- Quality clinical, non-clinical and medico-legal patient care as required by the various programmes of the Department of Health.
- Supervise-, Support -, transfer of knowledge to-, training- and mentoring of the clinical staff and auxiliary staff.
- Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work.
- Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the division.
- Ensure a cost-efficient service at the clinical level with regard to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPSCA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Experience: At least 3 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Inherent requirement of the job
- Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel throughout the district
- A commuted overtime contract is compulsory, and willingness to work after-hours
- Competencies (knowledge/skills)
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Appropriate management experience in a Health Facility
- Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management