Head Clinical Department: Specialised Surgery (Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital)

SAdocs · September 19, 2026, 5:29am

HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT

Reference Number : HCDSpecsurg//01/2026
Directorate : Specialised surgery
Package : R 2 704 842.00 pa all-inclusive salary package (excluding commuted overtime)
Enquiries : Professor TC HARDCASTLE Tel: 031 240100 EXT 2389

Requirements :

Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist Surgeon / MMed, and/or FCS (SA) or equivalent, and registration in the Sub-specialist category of Gastroenterological Surgery (Cert Gastroenterology (SA) Surg and a demonstrated record of research experience (5 or more publications in peer reviewed journals) and /or evidence of supervision of registrars /fellows (3 or more candidates)
A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Surgeon and Sub-specialist GI Surgery must include experience in clinical management as a clinical head of unit or equivalent.
Additional Qualification:
A PhD or equivalent. Evidence of quality teaching and learning practice.
Evidence of management and administrative skills.
Computer literacy AND A valid driver’ s licence.

Duties :

On the clinical side, incumbents will manage clinical services in an extended area of the province, which promotes the provision of clinical services for Region 1 and beyond the major metropolitan centres.
The incumbent would be expected to apportion their time and energy appropriately between the major centres to develop the teaching/service platform (Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Empangeni, Stanger and Port Shepstone) for surgery.
The incumbent will also develop research initiatives, which focus on the enhancement of service delivery in the context of the burden of surgical and related gastroenterological disease. The incumbent should also ensure that clinical services in Region 1 are co-ordinated and these are in line with the teaching platform of the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Through this, we will increase equity of service delivery, and enhance the development of our decentralised training platform in line with the needs arising from the National Development Plan. Involvement in relevant administration structures of the School of Medicine, UKZN in coordination with the HoD Surgery and the Dean.
Contribute to the co-ordination of specialist services ensuring the development and the implementation of policies and clinical protocols that will impact positively on the clinical outcomes, access to services and devolving services to distant ; the monitoring and evaluation of adverse events and ensuring the implementation of plans to address these events; mortality and morbidity reviews are conducted within the institution and other hospitals in the catchment areas; cost effective approaches to clinical care.
Undertake postgraduate and relevant undergraduate training, teaching and examinations in the field of Specialised Surgery. Coordinate services and teaching with the Heads of units at the Regional hospitals in Region 1. Ensure that the environment complies with the Health and Safety Act, that staff adhere to the safety precautions and that staff welfare is maintained to attain optimal performance.
Develop outreach programmes to the relevant regional hospitals in Region 1 in line with the KZN Department of Health’s Outreach Programme. Develop audit tool to assess the Outreach Programme of the department and report these to Academic Head of Department of Surgery and the CEO’soffice.

Notes :

Applications for Employment Form (Z83) (Current), which is available from any Government Office OR the website www.kznhealth.gov.za
Curriculum Vitae
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview.
Certificates of service
Faxed applications will not be accepted
Reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. ref APRO/1/2006
It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered
Please note that due to the large number of applications envisaged to be received, applications will not be acknowledged. If you are not contacted by us after three months after the closing date, please regard your application as being unsuccessful. Every short listed applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course.
Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for this post.
Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening
Applications should be sent to: applications@ialch.co.za OR Courier to: The HR Manager, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Private Bag X03, MAYVILLE 4058 OR All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be Hand Delivered in the applications box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, THERE WILL BE NO PAYMENT OF S & T CLAIMS.

Employer : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Location : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Closing Date : 28 September 2026