Head clinical unit: Gastroenterology (Greys Hospital)

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JOB TITLE : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1
COMPONENT : GASTROENTEROLOGY
INSTITUTION : GREYS HOSPITAL
CENTRE : PIETERMARITZBURG
REF NO. : GS12/25
SALARY NOTCH: R 2 084 754.00 per annum (All-inclusive package), consists of 70% basic
salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus
Commuted overtime which is based on Departmental operational needs. Employee must sign the
commuted overtime contract form annually.
Note: Commuted overtime at all Grades is based on departmental operational needs and is
renewed on an annual basis
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 Matric Certificate/Grade 12
 MBCHB OR EQUIVALENT PLUS
 Registered HPCSA qualification as a Specialist in Gastroenterology PLUS
 Certificate in Gastroenterology (SA) or equivalent qualification (if not trained in South Africa)
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 Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a
Gastroenterologist
 Five (5) years’ experience as a registered General Medicine Specialist.
 Valid driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
 Sound clinical Gastroenterology and patient management skills
 A working knowledge of human resource management; information management; quality
assurance programs; current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy;
medical ethics; financial management.
 Teaching and research experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Incumbent to be based at Greys Hospital.
 Clinical Responsibilities:

Participation in Tertiary Gastroenterology Services (both In-patient and Out-patient) in the
Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Area including Outreach Programs and development of
Gastroenterology services in Area 2
Clinical responsibility in the discipline of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with after
hours participation (based on departmental operational need)
Performance of clinical procedures related to gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions
 Management Responsibilities:
Development and support of Specialist Gastroenterology Services in the Tertiary Drainage
area of Greys Hospital.
Oversight and management of clinical and allied staff in the Gastroenterology Unit
Oversight and management of infrastructure, equipment and consumables in the
Gastroenterology Unit
Liaison with Institutional Management in hospitals in PMB Metro, the uMgungundlovu District
and the Tertiary Drainage area.
Liaison with the Head Clinical Department in Internal Medicine in Pietermaritzburg and Head of
Gastroenterology at the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Participation in and support of administrative and clinical governance activities in the PMB
Departments of Gastroenterology and Medicine
 Training and Research Responsibilities
Support of Staff Training including subspecialty Gastroenterology training in the PMB
Metropolitan area under the auspices of the Department of Gastroenterology at the University
of Kwazulu Natal
Participation in and support of the Medical Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training
Programs in the PMB Departments of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Participation in and support of clinical research and quality control activities in the PMB
Departments of Gastroenterology and Medicine
ENQUIRIES: Dr M. Bizaare: 033-897 3289
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION/S IS 19 SEPTEMBER 2025