HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT

Reference: HCD CTS01/2026 (X1 POST). Salary: Grade 1: R2 704 842 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), excluding commuted overtime.. Requirements: MBChB Degree or equivalent qualifications. Registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery and current registration. Minimum 7 years’ post- registration experience as a specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Additional Duties: Lead and manage the Clinical Unit as delegated by the CEO and Medical School Dean in the following areas: Ensure high standards of clinical care, ethics, and governance. Oversee unit administration, staff performance, and service delivery. Provide specialist clinical services, including outpatient care, consultations and emergencies. Participate in after-hours consultant cover. Lead training of undergraduate and postgraduate students and allied health staff. Develop and implement clinical protocols in association with other surgical disciplines. Support clinical audit and quality assurance programmes. Promote outreach and strengthen regional cardiothoracic surgical services at secondary and tertiary level hospitals. Ensure efficient and cost-effective use of resources. Collaborate with UKZN, CMSA, health system partners and other thoracic surgical units at provincial, national and international levels. Promote and support research and academic development as delegated by the CEO aligned with the policies of UKZN and the College of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.