HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT

Department of Health

Department: Specialised surgery

Reference number: HCDSPECSURG//01/2026
Salary: R2 704 842 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (excluding commuted overtime)
Centre: Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist Surgeon / MMed, and/or FCS (SA) or equivalent, and registration in the Sub-specialist category of Gastroenterological Surgery (Cert Gastroenterology (SA) Surg and a demonstrated record of research experience (5 or more publications in peer reviewed journals) and /or evidence of supervision of registrars /fellows (3 or more candidates)A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Surgeon and Sub-specialist GI Surgery must include experience in clinical management as a clinical head of unit or equivalent. Additional Qualification: A PhD or equivalent. Evidence of quality teaching and learning practice. Evidence of management and administrative skills. Computer literacy AND A valid driver' s licence. Knowledge. Skills. Training and Competence Required: Clinical, procedural and training skills. Counselling and conflict resolution skills. Leadership, administration, management skills, programme planning, strategic planning supported by evidence of experience in these areas. Assessment of patients within his/her field of expertise. Ability to communicate at a higher level. Ability to network with management at all levels within the Provincial structures. Knowledge and an understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and its implications for departmental budgeting. Knowledge and an understanding of the Postgraduate Education regulations and requirements as determined by the Health Professions Council of South Africa, the College of Surgeons of South Africa and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. A high level of knowledge of the field of hepatic, colorectal or pancreatic surgery.

Duties

On the clinical side, incumbents will manage clinical services in an extended area of the province, which promotes the provision of clinical services for Region 1 and beyond the major metropolitan centres. The incumbent would be expected to apportion their time and energy appropriately between the major centres to develop the teaching/service platform (Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Empangeni, Stanger and Port Shepstone) for surgery. The incumbent will also develop research initiatives, which focus on the enhancement of service delivery in the context of the burden of surgical and related gastroenterological disease. The incumbent should also ensure that clinical services in Region 1 are co-ordinated and these are in line with the teaching platform of the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Through this, we will increase equity of service delivery, and enhance the development of our decentralised training platform in line with the needs arising from the National Development Plan. Involvement in relevant administration structures of the School of Medicine, UKZN in coordination with the HoD Surgery and the Dean. Contribute to the co-ordination of specialist services ensuring the development and the implementation of policies and clinical protocols that will impact positively on the clinical outcomes, access to services and devolving services to distant; the monitoring and evaluation of adverse events and ensuring the implementation of plans to address these events; mortality and morbidity reviews are conducted within the institution and other hospitals in the catchment areas; cost effective approaches to clinical care. Undertake postgraduate and relevant undergraduate training, teaching and examinations in the field of Specialised Surgery. Coordinate services and teaching with the Heads of units at the Regional hospitals in Region 1. Ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act, that staff adhere to the safety precautions and that staff welfare is maintained to attain optimal performance. Develop outreach programmes to the relevant regional hospitals in Region 1 in line with the KZN Department of Health's Outreach Programme. Develop audit tool to assess the Outreach Programme of the department and report these to Academic Head of Department of Surgery and the CEO’s office.

Where to send your application

All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za

Enquiries

Professor TC Hardcastle Tel No: (031) 240 100, Ext. 2389

Note

An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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