Requirements Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty or a recognized Sub-Specialty. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty or in a recognized Sub-Specialty and current registration for 2026/2027. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty or in a recognized Sub-Specialty. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: Sound knowledge of government regulations, policies and acts. The ability to interpreted and implement policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Project management skills. Teambuilding, people and interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (verbal and written) Organizational, problem-solving and interventional skills. Highly motivated and enthusiastic to contribute to the radiology care and services. The ability to work under pressure, lead transformational change in a complex environment and the ability to manage change in the department. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Duties The Head of the Unit (HOU) will be responsible for all aspects of patient care within the General Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and will work to ensure that the Unit delivers the best care to all its patients. The HOU must ensure that all policies, programmes and initiatives are consistent and supportive of the Gauteng Department Health’s vision, mission and values. The HOU must act as a role model through strong multidisciplinary relationships and accessibility, and through effective intra- and inter-Unit communication. The HOU must be part of leadership that drives an innovative and diverse academic programme (including undergraduate and postgraduate training) and work to strengthen the integration of care, education and research within the Unit, Department and beyond. Ensure that appropriate, ethical and quality research is performed in the Unit and Department as part of a wider agenda to explore improvements in health care in the hospital, province and South Africa as a whole, with publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Lead and participate in research projects in areas of personal special interest. As part of the university’s responsibility, sufficient and quality teaching must be provided to undergraduates (medical students) and postgraduate (registrars and fellows) students. Teach students in areas of personal special interest and expertise. Active participation in administrative duties of the division and the department which include planning, budgeting and procurement processes as well as monitoring and evaluation. The HOU will be part of an outreach program, build relationships and work with the referring hospitals regarding transfers in, as well as down referrals. The HOU will be expected to build partnerships with local and international institutions of similar standing to ensure exposure to world class standards. The HOU will assist the Head of Department at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in administrative and management work in the department, including assisting with work of different committees in the Department of Medicine at the University, Hospital and University.
Closing Date : 24-08-2026
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