Head Clinical Unit (Internal Medicine) REF NO: MAD 21/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate qualification in the appropriate Health Science (MBCHB). PLUS, Current registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a Specialist in the category of Internal Medicine.
• Plus At least Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist in the category of Internal Medicine.
• Knowledge, Skills and competencies required. Knowledge of appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within the field of expertise. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing the public service. Human resources management, financial management and general administrative skills.
• Control of budget, monitoring expenditure and project management. Computer literacy in MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Report writing, presentation and teaching skills. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Problem solving, project management and change management. Concerns for excellency, courtesy and interpersonal skills. Awareness of cross-cultural differences. 

DUTIES :

• Render efficient and cost-effective internal medicine services to patients managed by Madadeni Hospital and its drainage sites. Strengthen and ensure continuous clinical governance for internal medicine services within the area of jurisdiction. Ensure the rational use of resources (including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment).
• Deliver effective and efficient administration of the Internal Medicine Department. Plan and partake in the training of staff including Nurses, Clinical Support Personnel, Medical Officers, Interns and undergraduate Medical Students and also support relevant clinical research, clinical trials and CPD activities. Develop regional services within the field of Internal Medicine and improve the functioning of renal services.
• Provide clinicians with expert advice and opinion to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Conduct out-patient specialist clinics and in-patient and provide expert opinion where required. Ensure provisioning of a 24-hour service in Internal Medicine. Provide vision, strategic direction and inspire employees to deliver excellent, quality health services. Manage the performance of allocated human resources.
• Ensure that working environment complies with Health and Safety Act, staff adheres to the safety precautions and that staff is maintained to attain optimal productivity. Formulate and manage protocols in accordance with Department of Health policies that will have a positive impact on staff and ensure that staff is aware and adhere to protocols.
• Compile medium- and long-term expenditure framework and implement fiscal control measures on an ongoing basis. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance to comply with set quality standards. Generate reports, plans, presentations, and perform other administrative duties attached to this position.
• Strengthen partnership with relevant stakeholders i.e. Tertiary hospitals i.e. Greys, IALCH, Referral Hospitals, Community members, etc. Liaison with the relevant Chief Specialist regarding service development. Improve management of referrals. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards. Manage EPMDS of the Internal Medicine department.