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Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Hepatobiliary Surgery)
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Head of a clinical unit in Surgical Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital. Suits an HPCSA-registered medical sub-specialist with at least 3 years of experience.
- Lead clinical service and management of the Surgical Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital.
- Manage and train surgical staff, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and sub-specialist fellows.
- Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience as a Medical Sub-specialist after registration.
- Work overtime up to 12 hours if needed and take part in the after-hours call system.
- Based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. Shortlisted candidates may have to sit a practical test. No payment is required to apply.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Sub- specialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- It will be expected of the Head:
- Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
- Participate in the after- hours call system.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
- Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students and sub specialist fellows.
- Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment.
- Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
- Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity.
Duties
- Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit.
- Management and training of surgical staff.
- Participation in academic and management activities of the division.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406-6229
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 277 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/347: HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 (HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY) SALARY: R2 168 145 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Sub- specialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery. Inherent requirements of the job: It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand. Participate in the after- hours call system. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery. Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students and sub specialist fellows. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment. Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery. Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity. DUTIES: Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit. Management and training of surgical staff. Participation in academic and management activities of the division. ENQUIRIES: Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406-6229 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.