HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT

Reference: HCDMEDCARDIO//01/2026. Salary: R2 704 842 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime). Requirements: Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist Physician and Sub-specialist Cardiologist. FP(SA) and Cert Cardio (SA) / MMed or equivalent and/or a PhD and/or an established and 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 Cardiologist must include experience in clinical management as a clinical head of unit; Additional Qualification: 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 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). The incumbent will also develop research initiatives, which focus on the enhancement of service delivery in the context of the burden of cardiac disease. The incumbent should also ensure that clinical service 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 125 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 Department of Medicine, UKZN in coordination with the Academic Head of Department. 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 Cardiology. 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 Paediatrics and Child Health. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.