Head Clinical Unit (Medical) – Cardiology needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist with minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist with extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects – clinical care, teaching, and research. Certificates of service for all periods of employment.
• Proven management ability, sound communication (verbal and written) skills, leadership skills, decision making and interpersonal skills. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA 2025/2026.

Duties :

• The Department of Cardiology is based at Steve Biko Academic Hospital and affiliated with the University of Pretoria. This is a joint academic, full-time, permanent appointment. The Head of Clinical Unit will provide operational, academic, and clinical leadership for cardiology services across the hospital and university platforms.
• The role includes ensuring high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care; strengthening clinical governance; improving patient outcomes through effective inpatient, outpatient, and interventional cardiology services; and ensuring compliance with national policies, clinical guidelines, and institutional standards.
• The post includes coordinating and supporting the teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students, including registrars and subspecialty fellows, as well as contributing to departmental research and innovation in cardiology practice.
• Duties may include participation in after-hours call, catheterisation laboratory cover, and other service responsibilities as required.