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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, DA plus MMed (Anaes) or FCA (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology with minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects of Anaesthesiology - clinical care, teaching, and research. Certificates of service for all periods of employment.
Proven management ability, sound communication (verbal and written) skills, leadership skills, decision making and interpersonal skills. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA 2025/2026.
Duties :
The Department of Anaesthesiology is based at Steve Biko Academic Hospital and affiliated with the University of Pretoria. This is a joint academic, full-time, permanent appointment.
The Head of Clinical Unit will provide operational, academic, and clinical leadership within the Anaesthesiology service in the hospital and university platforms. The role includes ensuring high-quality, safe, evidence-based anaesthetic care; supporting perioperative services; strengthening clinical governance; and ensuring compliance with national standards and institutional protocols.
The post includes coordinating teaching and training for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including registrars, and contributing to departmental research. Duties may include after-hours call, theatre cover, ICU support, and other service responsibilities as required.
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