Head of Clinical Department (Cardiothoracic Surgery) Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. MMed Cardiothoracic surgery or equivalent. Proof of registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
• A minimum of 7 years post-specialist clinical experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and leadership roles.
• Evidence of teaching by supervising 3-5 MMED cardiothoracic registrar to completion, research at least five publications in a SAPSE accredited, peer reviewed journal, and academic contributions by participating local and/or international conferences as a presenter and or chair of the session.
• Involvement in curriculum development will be an added advantage. Subspecialty fellowship training in either paediatric cardiac surgery, transplantation, ECMO, or advanced adult cardiac surgery will be added advantage.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills. High-level clinical expertise and decision-making capability. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and organisational skills. Commitment to transformation, teaching excellence, and service strengthening. Ethical leadership with alignment to Batho Pele principle.
• Must have at least 3 years of management experience within the academic environment added advantage.

Duties :

• Lead and manage the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient safety. Oversee and participate in specialised clinical service delivery including adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery.
• Support and strengthen the academic mission through undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training, supervision, and curriculum development. Drive research output, postgraduate completion rates, and departmental scholarly productivity including publications in accordance with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University School of Medicine.
• Ensure compliance with HPCSA training requirements, institutional policies, and provincial health regulations. Lead departmental strategic planning, performance monitoring, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental budget, human resources, and operational efficiency. Represent the department on institutional committees and provincial clinical forums. The successful incumbent will be required to perform commuted overtime in the Department of Cardiothoracic surgery.

Closing Date : 23-01-2026