• Reference Number : REFS/035681
• Directorate : INTERNAL MEDICINE
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R2 084 754.00 Grade 2- R2 279 559.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Prof. G.R Tintinger - Tel No: 012 354 1211/2112/1073

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and 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 Physician. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. A minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist Physician after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). An additional qualification in Gastroenterology would be an advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ post-specialization experience in clinical gastroenterology practice. Proven experience in managing and coordinating clinical services within a hospital or academic department. Experience in teaching and learning, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. Evidence of research activity and publications in peer-reviewed journals. A Master’s degree or PhD (preferred) in a relevant field. Sound knowledge of government regulations, policies and acts. The ability to interpret and implement policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Communication skills (verbal and written) Organizational, problem-solving and interventional skills. Ability to foster collaboration between the University and Hospital structures. This is a joint appointment between the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership in clinical service delivery, teaching, research, and academic administration within the field of Gastroenterology.

Duties :

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Gastroenterology Unit within both the academic and hospital environments. Oversee and ensure high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and adherence to national and institutional clinical governance standards. Promote excellence in teaching and training of undergraduate medical students, registrars, and subspecialist trainees. Stimulate and lead research activities within the Unit and encourage postgraduate supervision and publication. Manage human and financial resources within the Unit efficiently and equitably. Ensure effective communication and collaboration with hospital management, other clinical departments, and external stakeholders. Represent the Unit on departmental, faculty, and hospital committees. Contribute to policy development, service planning, and continuous improvement initiatives in Gastroenterology. Reports to the Head: Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Manager: Steve Biko Academic Hospital. Supervises: Consultants, registrars, medical officers, nursing staff, and administrative personnel within the Unit. After -hour emergency standby and call-out for emergency procedures. Effectively perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on patients. Effectively perform clinical technology quality control procedures, including the management, calibration and sterilization of medical equipment and clinical supplies, ensuring effective and efficient utilization of resources in the workplace. Supervise and train clinical technology students.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitmentportal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet atwww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks(criminal record, ID checks, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification including matric and employment verification and social media check). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is the 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 20-03-2026

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.