Head Clinical Department

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) 127 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. Knowledge. Skills. Training and Competence Required: Clinica

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 t

Enquiries

Professor TC Hardcastle Tel No: (031) 240 100, Ext. 2389

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