The Mpumalanga Department of Health is committed to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people of Mpumalanga by providing needs based, people centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services provided by a cadre of dedicated and well skilled health workers.
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Head: Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1:Paedatric Cardiology
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Cardiology (2026).
A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Cardiology.
It will be expected of the successful Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES :
Fulfil the role and duties of Head of the Paediatric Cardiology Department in rendering an efficient and cost-effective specialized Obstetric service to patients managed by the Witbank Tertiary Hospital, including the delivery of outreach and support services.
Ensure clinical governance and quality management for the Obstetrics Service at Witbank Tertiary Hospital and respond to medical and legal incidents as they arise. Ensure the rational use of resources (including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment) and manage human, financial and capital resources in the Obstetric Department.
Deliver effective and efficient management of the Paediatric Cardiology Department, and provide strategic leadership, planning and decision-making as a member of the Hospital Executive Management.
Plan and partake in the training of staff including Registrars, Medical Officers, Community Service Medical Officers and Interns.