head clinical department: family medicine: grade 1-2, Ref No. H/H/3/2026

Apply for head clinical department: family medicine: grade 1-2 at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-20.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: clinical medicine / university affiliated health

Province: free state

Reference: H/H/3/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-20

Salary: R2,600,811 - R2,760,408

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Univeristas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein


Minimum Qualification

MBChB degree and MMed in Family Medicine or equivalent qualification allowing HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist

Experience Required

3 Years in Family Medicine Specialist / Clinical Academic Leadership

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced Clinical Family Medicine expertise
  • Academic Leadership and Curricula Supervision
  • Research Methodology and Publication capability
  • Strategic Health Management
  • Clinical Governance and Auditing
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Requirements

  • Grade 1: Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine after HPCSA registration
  • Grade 2: Extensive experience as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine as per OSD requirements

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Oversee and manage provincial outreach, in-reach, and support services within the Free State
  • Lead academic and clinical service delivery as a joint staff appointee between the Department and UFS
  • Supervise the clinical training and examination of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
  • Drive research initiatives, postgraduate supervision, and scholarly publications within the domain of Family Medicine
  • Monitor clinical indicators through regular audits and provide strategic reports to the CEO and Head of School
  • Execute mandatory commuted overtime and administrative leadership duties

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade 1: R2600811 - R2760408 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade 2: R2841732 - R3016110 PER ANNUM ALL -INCLUSIVE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF 70% BASIC SALARY AND 30% FLEXIBLE PORTION THAT BE STRUCTURED IN TERMS OF THE APPLICABLE RULES, MEDICAL AID (OPTIONAL) EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS..

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Dr R Nathan Tel No: (051) 405 3496

Reference No:

H/H/3/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: H/H/3/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must provide proof of research experience, which includes peer-reviewed publications, evidence of postgraduate student supervision, or a PhD/MMed. This is critical due to the joint appointment with the University of the Free State (UFS).
Yes. The advertisement explicitly states that successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for consideration, despite the post being a clinical OSD appointment.
Applicants must possess current registration with the HPCSA for the 2026/2027 period as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Failure to provide a valid registration number or proof of professional standing will result in immediate disqualification.
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