Head of Clinical Unit; Family Medicine
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listed on 2026-02-20
Listing for:
Department of Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Primary Care Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Internal Medicine Physician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Package : R per annum (All-inclusive remuneration Package)
- Enquiries :
Mr Solly Makua -
- Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Family Medicine: MPrax MED/ MFAMMED/MCFP (SA)/ MMED or equivalent) Registration certificate with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist Family Physician, with current registration (annual registration card). At least 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine since this is a joint appointment with University of Pretoria and Sefako Makgatho Health Science University Division of Family Medicine.
The candidate must possess both strong clinical management and academic leadership qualities. Extensive knowledge of the South African district health and Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Significant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including experience with supervision of post graduate research.
- Coordinate comprehensive medical services in the district. Implement quality improvement processes to identify and address problems related to patient care and the health system, in consultation with other stakeholders. Ensure Family Physicians implement performance management for themselves as well as for their subordinates: medical officers, registrars, etc. Participate in District Management structures, especially supporting the district management team in the implementation of the district health plan.
In liaison with other stakeholders, provide leadership in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) re-engineering, School Health and Ward Base PHC outreach teams. Coordinate and rollout a structured, continued professional development programmes to optimize the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the district (Medical officers, Community services and Registrars). Physically render specialist Family Medicine services to patients across district healthcare facilities and rotate through all services points.
Participate in commuted overtime in the district. There may be additional clinical responsibilities in the functioning of the department, including the establishment of clinical protocols and oversight of these. Develop, coordinate and supervise the six‑month Family Medicine rotation for Registrars across the district. Lead and actively participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes of the Division of Family Medicine.
Conduct high quality primary care research and disseminate findings (including in peer review publications) that are relevant to improve the safety and quality of clinical services. Perform any other duties as may be determined by the Chief Director.
- Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries.za . NB:
Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet a.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).
Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.…
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