Head of Clinical Department (Family Medicine) Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. MMed degree in Family Medicine. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Family Medicine.
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience as a medical specialist after HPCSA registration. Must have at least 3 years of management experience within the academic environment added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, multidisciplinary collaboration, and leadership roles. Evidence and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and supervision in Family Medicine for the past five years.
• Independent Research experience with publications in peer reviewed journals. Supervision or co- supervision of postgraduate students at least 3 MMed in family Medicine. Academic contribution by participating in local and/or international conferences as a presenter and or chair of the session would be an 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

Duties :

• Lead and manage the Family Medicine Department at the institution, ensuring high standards of clinical care and patient safety. Oversee and participate in specialised clinical service delivery in the family Medicine Department.
• Support and strengthen the academic mission through undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training, supervision, and curriculum development.
• Provide clinical support and outreach to surrounding primary health care clinics and referring hospitals in the DGMAH cluster. Drive research output, postgraduate completion rates, and departmental scholarly productivity including publications in accordance with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University School of Medicine.
• Examine and provide examiners for the degree and Diploma programmes and fellowship in Family Medicine Department. Ensure compliance with HPCSA training requirements, institutional policies, and provincial health regulations.
• Lead departmental strategic planning, performance monitoring, service development, and quality improvement initiatives in line with the strategic goals set by National and Provincial Department of Health. 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 Family Medicine Department.

Closing Date : 23-01-2026