Head Clinical Unit (MEDICAL) Grade 1 (NEUROLOGY)

Overview

Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 Neurology position at Tygerberg Hospital requiring specialist registration and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Neurology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Neurology.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience as Medical Specialist in Neurology after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist Neurology.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to effectively function as a specialist managing staff within the Departmental organisation and rules.
• Appropriate experience as a Neurology Specialist in an academic environment.
• Independent research experience with publication and related research output.
• Experience in undergraduate, post-graduate and specialist Neurology teaching and training.
• Experience as examiner/convener in the CMSA examination in Neurology.
• Successful post-graduate supervision (minimum Master’s level).
• Demonstrable experience in managing clinical units and services.
• Superior appropriate clinical, communication and managerial skills, and appropriate related knowledge including the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Leadership of the Division of Neurology and National reputation as a leader in the field of Neurology.
• Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa.
• National or international awards in recognition of excellence in the field of Neurology.

Duties

• Overall governance, including Clinical Governance, of the Neurology services.
• Overall strategic and operational management of the general adult Neurology services of the hospital.
• Development, implementation and monitoring of Neurology clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Manage resource planning, provision and utilisation in the general Neurology services.
• Govern access to the Neurology services and its resources.
• Deliver clinical service in Neurology, including commuted overtime.
• Liaise with hospital management and clinicians to ensure quality Neurology services in the Metro East and Rural Ecosystem.
• Ensure an outreach program to healthcare facilities in the Tygerberg drainage area.
• Academic responsibility for teaching and learning at under- and post- graduate level, including the faculty’s distributed training platform.
• Ensure research and innovation in priority areas.
• Active participation in relevant provincial Neurology governance structure & advise Department of Health and Wellness on Neurology matters.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Prof V Louw Tel No: (021) 938-9044 or Dr M Mukosi Tel No: (021) 938-6510

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The successful candidate will also be the Head of Division of Neurology at Tygerberg Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS