
Head Of Clinical Unit: Grade 1 (X2 POSTS)
The Department of Health is looking for a Head Of Clinical Unit: Grade 1 (X2 POSTS). This is a permanent role based in Limpopo.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/501, page 378
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Limpopo
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Centre
- Tshilidzini Hospital (X1 Post) Mankweng Hospital (X1 Post) (General Surgery, Paediatrics and Child Health] This post is a joint appointment with the University of Limpopo, either as a senior lecturer or as an associate professor / professor if the requirements of the University of Limpopo are met.
- Number of posts
- 2
What you will need
- Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner Independent practice / public service in a relevant specialty Grade 1: A minimum of 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 licence except people with disabilities.
- Willingness to work in a flexi and/or shift system.
- Evidence of leadership, innovation and managerial ability.
- 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 379
Experience
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 / sub- speciality. Knowledge And Skills: Sound knowledge, skill and experience in the relevant discipline. 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.
Professional registration
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 / sub- speciality. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner Independent practice / public service in a relevant specialty Grade 1: A minimum of three [3] years as a Medical Specialist or Medical Sub-specialist. PhD qualification or candidacy [Qualification and proof of registration to be submitted on date of interview].
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence except people with disabilities.
Skills and competencies
- Knowledge And Skills: Sound knowledge, skill and experience in the relevant discipline.
Key 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.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE
- Telephone: (015) 293 6406, (015) 293 6126, (015) 293 6426, (015) 293 6002, (015) 293 6329
Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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