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Head of Clinical Unit- Internal Medicine (Endocrinology)
Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine or in a recognized Sub-Specialist. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine or in a recognized Sub-Speciality.
A minimum of 03 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine or a recognized Sub-Specialist.
Duties :
As a head of unit, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general medical patients and sub specialist medicine responsibilities. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds.
As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending the Subspeciality or Speciality Ward Consultations within a relevant Sub-Speciality.
The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.
The HOU will also require active participation in the management aspects of the hospital, equipment meetings, procurement and labour issues relevant to the department, active involvement in cluster hospital outreach and development. Co-ordination of sub-specialist services at CMJAH and cluster hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services. Supervision of the clinical technology service as required. Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.
ESENTIAL SKILLS: Patient first mentality: General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment. Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience; coaching and mentoring experience. ACADEMIC: Participation in the academic duties of the Wits Internal Medicine and related Department/Sub Specialities. Performance of research within the department. Supervision of research within the department and MMed students.
The candidate must be actively involved in research on an individual levels as well as to foster a research network within the department. University and also nationally and internationally.
Training and supervision of Senior registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.
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