Head Clinical Unit (Medical)- Internal Medicine needed at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMed (Internal Medicine) or FCP (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine with minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects of Internal Medicine – 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 Internal Medicine 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 across the internal medicine service on both the hospital and university platforms.
• The role includes ensuring high-quality, evidence-based medical care; strengthening clinical governance; coordinating subspecialty services; and ensuring compliance with national policies and institutional standards.
• The post includes oversight of teaching and training for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including registrar supervision, and involvement in departmental research. Duties may include after-hours medical cover, call responsibilities, and other service-related tasks as required.