Head Clinical Department: (MEDICAL) Grade 1

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REF NO: GS 16/26 REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate MBChB or equivalent. A postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesiology, or a recognized equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Seven years’ experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Anaesthetics and critical care. NB! (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of service endorsed by Human Resources) NB: Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from the shortlisted candidates only which must be submitted to on the day of the interview (ID copy, Driver’s license, educational qualifications, professional registration certificates, proof of current registrations etc. Additional Qualifications and Experience A valid drivers license. Management experience as a Head Clinical Unit in Anaesthetic and critical care. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Comprehensive managerial and leadership skills to head the Department of Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Grey’s Hospital, manage its operational and strategic matters, and coordinate relevant services in Area 2. Sound specialist knowledge and experience in anaesthesiology, perioperative care, resuscitation, airway management, pain management and critical care. Knowledge of critical care service delivery, including ICU bed utilisation, patient prioritisation, referral pathways, patient flow and continuity of care. Competence in developing, implementing and monitoring departmental policies, protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures. Thorough understanding of financial management, resource allocation and optimisation, budgeting and expenditure control. Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management, including EPMDS, staff development, career pathing, recruitment and retention, labour relations, disciplinary processes and grievance management. Proficiency with computers and the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Risk and incident management, clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement. Problem-solving, decision -making, analytical thinking and conflict - management proficiency. Excellent verbal and written communication, report - writing, time -management skills and professional work ethic. Clinical leadership, teaching, training, mentorship and supervision skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge, understanding and implementation of Batho Pele principles. Knowledge of medical ethics, medico-legal risk and relevant professional standards, including appropriate clinical documentation and incident investigation. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations of the Department of Health/DPSA, including the National Health Act, PFMA, SCM regulations and other applicable prescripts. Computer literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft office suite. NOTE: Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83,and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV). All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV. 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The Employment Equity Target for this post is: The Employment Equity Target For This Post Is: African Male, Coloured Male, African Female, Coloured Female. DUTIES: Head the Department of Anaesthetics and Critical Care at Grey’s Hospital and manage its operational and strategic matters, including coordination of relevant services within Area 2. Ensure the provision of safe, cost -effective and high- quality anaesthetic and critical care services, including appropriate clinical cover for elective and emergency procedures . Oversee preoperative assessment, intraoperative anaesthetic care, recovery and postoperative support, in collaboration with surgical and other relevant clinical departments. Provide operational oversight of critical care services within the department’s approved scope, including admission and discharge processes, bed utilisation, patient prioritisation and referral pathways. Formulate and execute annual operational plans and medium - to long-term departmental strategies aligned with the Department of Health’s priorities. Develop and implement strategies to meet APP and other performance targets, including theatre utilisation, cancellation rates, ICU bed occupancy, patient flow, clinical outcomes and waiting times, as applicable. Manage staff performance, EPMDS, recruitment and retention, labour relations, disciplinary processes, conflict managem

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