Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1-2 Vacancy 2026

Applications are now open for Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1-2 Vacancy 2026 | Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Job Overview
Salary and Employment Details
Minimum Requirements
Key Competencies and Skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Application Process
Personnel Suitability and Pre-Employment Checks
Selection Criteria Questions
Important Notes
Call to Action

Job Overview

The Department of Health invites applications for the position of Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1-2 (Internal Medicine). This role is a joint appointment between the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital.

Reference Number: REFS/035681
Directorate: Internal Medicine
Number of Posts: 1
Location: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Enquiries: Prof. G.R Tintinger – Tel: 012 354 1211/2112/1073

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee clinical services, facilitate teaching, guide research initiatives, and manage academic administration within the Gastroenterology Unit.

Salary and Employment Details

Grade 1: R2,084,754.00 per annum plus benefits
Grade 2: R2,279,559.00 per annum plus benefits

This is a permanent position in the public healthcare sector. Benefits follow public service norms, including structured career progression, pension, and medical aid contributions.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) plus MMed (Internal Medicine) or FCP (SA)
Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist Physician with current registration valid from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Minimum five (5) years experience as a Medical Specialist Physician after HPCSA registration
Additional qualification in Gastroenterology preferred
Minimum three (3) years post-specialization experience in clinical gastroenterology practice
Experience in managing and coordinating clinical services, teaching, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students
Evidence of research activity and peer-reviewed publications
Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field preferred
Knowledge of government policies, regulations, and acts
Strong administrative, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

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Key Competencies and Skills

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Strategic and operational leadership in clinical and academic settings
Clinical excellence in patient care and gastroenterology procedures
Effective teaching and supervision of medical students and registrars
Strong research and publication record
Ability to manage human and financial resources efficiently
Effective communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Capability to collaborate with university and hospital structures

Duties and Responsibilities

The appointed Head Clinical Unit will:

Leadership and Clinical Oversight:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Gastroenterology Unit
Ensure high standards of clinical care and patient safety
Implement clinical governance standards across hospital and academic settings

Teaching and Research:

Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students
Promote research activities and facilitate publications
Mentor registrars and junior specialists

Management and Administration:

Manage human resources including consultants, medical officers, and nursing staff
Oversee financial and material resources
Represent the unit in departmental, faculty, and hospital committees
Contribute to policy development and service planning

Operational Duties:

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Supervise clinical technology students and equipment management
Participate in after-hours emergency call-outs

Application Process

Applications must be submitted strictly online via the E-Recruitment portal:

Required documents:

Fully completed and signed Z83 application form
Recently updated comprehensive CV
Proof of HPCSA registration
Certified copies of qualifications (for shortlisted candidates)
SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications

Important: Applications without a Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Include the reference number in your application.

For assistance with online applications, email: e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za

Personnel Suitability and Pre-Employment Checks

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:

Criminal record, ID, citizenship, and credit checks
Qualification verification, including matric and employment history
Social media review
Medical surveillance where applicable

All checks are part of the Department’s commitment to hiring suitable and qualified candidates.

Selection Criteria Questions

Applicants must confirm:

Do you have the appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist Physician?
Are you currently registered with HPCSA with registration valid from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026?

Answering yes to both questions confirms eligibility.

Important Notes

Applications will not be acknowledged due to expected high volume
If you receive no feedback within three months, consider your application unsuccessful
The Department reserves the right not to fill this post
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for document submission and interviews
The public service does not charge application fees
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Call to Action

This is an opportunity to lead a prestigious Gastroenterology Unit, contribute to clinical excellence, and shape the next generation of medical specialists.

Submit your online application before 20 March 2026, complete the Z83 form accurately, and ensure your CV and qualifications are up to date. Take the step to advance your career in public sector medicine and academic leadership.

Apply now via the E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za

Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1-2 Vacancy 2026 | Steve Biko Academic Hospital

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