• Reference Number : REFS/048683
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 615 818.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr J. Motaung Tel- 012 521 4136

Requirements :

• Certificate / Grade 12 Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB). An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Cardiology. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Sub-specialist in Cardiology. Current HPCSA Registration. Grade 1: No experience required. Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with the Health Professions of South Africa. Grade 2: In addition to the requirements for a grade 1 Sub-Specialist post a minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Cardiology. Grade 3: In addition to the requirements for a grade 1 Specialist post a minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Cardiology. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES Sound knowledge and experience in Cardiology. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Good Communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills. Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development.

Duties :

• Provide safe, ethical and high quality of care through the development of standards and risk assessments in clinical and customer care (patient perspective) in the respective specialty. Provide a full package of services including after hour services. Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. Implement and maintain an efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the Institution and referring facilities. Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team members, conduct and stimulate research. Manage and direct performance of junior staff within the area of control. Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities. Provide Specialist services and support to the Clinical Head of Unit. Ensure Compliance with Norms and Standards as prescribed by Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). Participate in the continued medical education programme in the institution. Manage EPMDS of junior staff. Participate in the extended management activities. Develop, Implement and monitor quality improvement programmes. Develop and participate in the outreach programme. Ensure a functional referral system. Actively participate in the academic programme run by the Department of Health for the postgraduate training of Registrars. Clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses. The incumbent should have, comprehensive knowledge of speciality Discipline. Competence in the clinical evaluation of patients, Interpretation of special investigations within the Discipline. Render efficient and cost-effective services to patients managed by the institution. Ensure Clinical Governance within the Discipline. Deliver an effective and efficient administration of all resources allocated to the Discipline. Assist the Head of Clinical Unit (HCU) to ensure an optimal delivery of Services within the Discipline. Assist HCU in the development of management protocols/policies for Department – Discipline. Assist with Quality Improvement imperatives including Clinical Audits (morbidity and mortality reporting and reviewing, clinical documentation audits etc.) and continuous professional development activities. Maintain satisfactory clinical professional and ethical standards in the department. Engage in research and supervise registrar research. Partake in outreach programmes of the DOH. After hours participation in call rosters.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 22-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.