POST 03/132 : HEAD: CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1: ONCOLOGY REF NO:
MPDOH/JAN/26/1082
SALARY : R2 084 754 - R2 212 680 per annum
CENTRE : Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Oncology (2026).
A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after
registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Oncology. Inherent
requirement of the job: 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge
of the relevant statutory and policy frameworks, including Healthcare 2030, the
Ideal Hospital framework, the Regulated Norms and Standards, EDL, Standard
Treatment Guidelines and evidence-based clinical care. Clinical service
delivery in accordance with the Level 2 & 3 package of care for Oncology, and
experience in driving continuous quality improvement, clinical risk identification
and mitigation, and managing medico-legal matters. Proven experience with
supervising staff, training junior doctors, and managing financial and other
resources, with the ability to develop staff of quality and provide leadership with
regards to issues of diversity, transformation and equity. Track record in training
of both under-graduate and post-graduate healthcare personnel. Computer
literate in MS package.
DUTIES : Fulfil the role and duties of Head of the Oncology Department in rendering an
efficient and cost-effective specialized Oncology 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 Oncology
Service at Witbank Tertiary Hospital and respond to medical and legal incidents
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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 Oncology Department. Deliver effective
and efficient management of the Oncology 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
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