HEAD OF CLINICAL DEPARTMENT GRADE 1 (X2 POSTS) Disciplines: Family Medicine and Paediatrics and Child Health
Salary
R2 600 811 per annum plus 18% of basic salary PSCBC rural allowance at Mankweng Hospital. Commuted Overtime in accordance with the provincial policy and service delivery needs The Head of Clinical Department posts are 184 Page 185 joint appointment with the Limpopo Department of Health and the University of Limpopo. Successful candidates are expected to improve service delivery and academic component of their respective discipline.
Closing Date
06 Feb 2026
in 7 days
Requirements
A Qualifications: An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical / Dental Practitioner and Specialist in Independent Practice in the relevant Specialist discipline. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical / Dental Practitioner and Specialist: Independent Practice in the relevant discipline. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Medical Specialist in the relevant discipline. The following shall be added advantages: Supervision of Registrar/s for MMed dissertation (attach cover page of dissertation/s and abstract as proof). Peer reviewed publication/s (Indicate the published articles on the CV). PHD qualification or candidacy (attach proof of qualification or registration). A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge And Skills: Proven track record in your discipline of clinical expertise, leadership, clinical governance, research and teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Strategic capabilities and leadership skills. Excellent team player, managerial, interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of the health systems and the public service. Vision and plan for the development of services in your discipline in Limpopo Province. Ability to collaborate with other institutions of Higher Learning both nationally and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the clinical department and academic discipline in Limpopo Province and the University of Limpopo. This includes the tertiary and regional hospitals as well as support for primary health care services in your field. Plan and implement service delivery in your field to ensure an effective service with appropriate policies and guidelines. Monitor and improve the performance in the service, with the optimal use of human and fiscal resources. Advise senior management in the province of progress with services and resource requirements. Initiate, supervise and develop relevant research in your discipline. Develop and maintain a strong undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programme as well as an ongoing programme of in- service training for doctors in the province. Build the Department, ensuring innovation, and a motivated competent team.
How to Apply
Application Link-CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Enquiries
about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr M Malale Tel No: (015) 293 6345/6554/6017 during office hours.
Published in PSV Circular 2/2026 on January 23rd, 2026
