This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT (SURGERY)
Department of Health
- Reference number
- ECHEALTH/HCD-SUR/ARP/FTH/NTSG/01/06/2026
- Salary
- R2 704 842 – R2 870 823 per annum (OSD) – (All-inclusive remuneration package)
- Centre
- Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration experience with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery. Outstanding clinical skills in the field preferably in the public service environment. Ability and practical experience to set up and provide training program for undergraduate and postgraduates. Candidates with published research will be an added advantage. Ability to work as a team. Knowledge of relevant health & labour legislation. Proven leadership skills.
Duties
The Head of Department (HOD) is responsible for leading and managing teaching and learning, research, community engagement and administrative duties. Serve in various faculty and campus committees and chair the Departmental Board. Promotion of quality education, research and community engagement and the provision of academic and administrative leadership within the department. Responsibilities also include the departmental PQM, quality assurance, risk management, change management, human resources management and financial and budgeting responsibilities. Service delivery, teaching and training of under and post graduate students. Reduce the backlog in drainage areas. Develop outreaches and in reach programs to the whole service platform. Develop and conduct daily academic programs. Provide strategic leadership in the respective clinical department. Oversee and manage quality improvement activities including clinical audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation, and regular reporting on key indicators related; manage and support staff and participate in departmental Functional Business Unit activities. Leadership of research activities in the Department. Participate in outreach activities and/ or support of District Hospitals. Participate in the on-going provision of undergraduate and post graduate training/teaching. Manage staff in the department. Manage Performance and Development (PMDS) and perform quarterly reviews of sub-ordinates. Participate in the ongoing provision of under-graduate and post-graduate teaching.
Where to send your application
can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms N Mthitshana Tel no: 043 709 2487/2532.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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