Director Clinical Services Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical practitioner. HPCSA registration as a medical practitioner.
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• 5 years at management level OR Post graduate Management / Project Management qualification (e.g. MBA or MPH), master’s in public health medicine.
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft Package (MS Word, Excel and Power point) and a valid driver’s license. Experience and knowledge in Administration, knowledge in Finance and Supply Chain Management. Strong communication, customer management, leadership, interpersonal skills and strategic management.
• The prospective incumbent should have knowledge of good administration procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards. Good Planning and organizational skills.
• Sound knowledge and ability to implement policies and Public Service Legislative framework (such as National Health Act, PFMA, PSA and its regulations, Mental Health Act, and other relevant statutes).
• Must be able to work under pressure, cope with high workload and be willing to manage the hospital after hours and must be committed to accept delegations.

Duties :

• Responsible for the leadership and management of the delivery of clinical services to DGMAH and Cluster Facilities. Coordinate and provide strategic leadership. Participate actively in administrative duties of the Departments. See to it that quality assurance, including clinical audit, is conducted in the Department in line with Ideal Hospital Framework and lead the department.
• Serve as the senior member of the hospital executive management team. Actively contributes to the formulation and implementation of the hospital operational plans.
• Support the hospital Executive and General Management with the day-to-day running of the department. Assist EXCO in the discharge of any responsibilities which have been delegated. Participate in the management of activities of the hospital as a whole and attend all applicable management meetings.
• Ensure all clinical governance structures are in place and functional in the facility and cluster. Ensure training of undergraduate & postgraduate medical and allied services together with research.
• Ensure the employment of previously disadvantaged individuals in terms of race, gender and disability to enhance equity. Management of personnel performance and review thereof, (Contracting, midyear review and final assessment). Report to the Office of the CEO. Perform any other duties delegated by the supervisor. Ability to work with people.

Closing Date : 23-01-2026