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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
 
APPLICATIONS : directed to the addresses as indicated below or Hand Delivery as indicated below: Post to: HR Office, Frere Tertiary Hospital, Private Bag x 9047, East London, 5200 or hand deliver to: Room 425/427, 4th Floor Recruitment & Selection Office, Frere Tertiary Hospital, Amalinda Road, East London 5200. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 11 June 2021 
 

 
NOTE : Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form accompanied by copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document (certified within the past six months by South African Police Service), Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. 
 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT (OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY) REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCD-OBS &GYNAE/FTH/01/05/2021 
SALARY : R2 161 416 – R2 294 040 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with HPCSA registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist. A minimum of (7) years of appropriate experience in the respective department after registration with the HPCSA as a specialist. Leadership, academic, administration, programmes planning, assessment of patients within candidate’s field of expertise. Management of diversity in the workplace. Counseling and conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate specialist services within the central region to ensure equitable distribution of resources to achieve optimal patient care within the defined level of services. Participate in the provision of tertiary and central services. Provide outreach services to clinicians, including expert advice to clinicians to manage patients appropriately. Active participation in the academic undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes. Direct clinical governance activities in the department. Establish protocols for the management of patients. Co-ordinate with relevant departmental heads to ensure optimal care for patients. Lead and supervise departmental research activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: 043 709 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT (ANAESTHESIOLOGY) REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCD- ANA/FTH/01/05/2021 
SALARY : R2 161 416 – R2 294 040 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with HPCSA registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist. A minimum of (7) years of appropriate experience in the respective department after registration with the HPCSA as a specialist. Leadership, academic, administration, programmes planning, assessment of patients within candidate’s field of expertise. Management of diversity in the workplace. Counseling and conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate specialist services within the central region to ensure equitable distribution of resources to achieve optimal patient care within the defined level of services. Participate in the provision of tertiary and central services. Provide outreach services to clinicians, including expert advice to clinicians to manage patients appropriately. Active participation in the academic undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes. Direct clinical governance activities in the department. Establish protocols for the management of patients. Co-ordinate with relevant departmental heads to ensure optimal care for patients. Lead and supervise departmental research activities.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No:043 709 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT (RADIOLOGY) REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCD- RAD/FTH/01/05/2021 
SALARY : R2 161 416 – R2 294 040 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with HPCSA registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist. A minimum of (7) years of appropriate experience in the respective department after registration with the HPCSA as a specialist. Leadership, academic, administration, programmes planning, assessment of patients within candidate’s field of expertise. Management of diversity in the workplace. Counseling and conflict resolution skills. Problem solving. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate specialist services within the central region to ensure equitable distribution of resources to achieve optimal patient care within the defined level of services. Participate in the provision of tertiary and central services. Provide outreach services to clinicians, including expert advice to clinicians to manage patients appropriately. Active participation in the academic undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes. Direct clinical governance activities in the department. Establish protocols for the management of patients. Co-ordinate with relevant departmental heads to ensure optimal care for patients. Lead and supervise departmental research activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: 043 709 2019 




HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (INTERNAL MEDICINE) REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCU-MED/FTH/01/05/2021 
SALARY : R1 728 807 – R1 834 890 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration experience with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within field of expertise. Leadership, academic, administration, programmes planning, assessment of patients within candidate’s field of expertise. Management of diversity in the workplace. Counseling and conflict resolution skills. Outstanding clinical skills in the field of Internal Medicine, preferably in public service environment. Ability and practical experience to set up and provide training program for under and post graduates. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate specialist services within the central region to ensure equitable distribution of resources to achieve optimal patient care within the defined level of services. Participate in the provision of tertiary and central services. Provide outreach services to clinicians, including expert advice to clinicians to manage patients appropriately. Active participation in the academic undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes. Direct clinical governance activities in the department. Establish protocols for the management of patients. Co-ordinate with relevant departmental heads to ensure optimal care for patients. Lead and supervise departmental research activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: 043 709 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (ANAESTHESIOLOGY) REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCU-ANA/FTH/01/05/2021 
SALARY : R1 728 807 – R1 834 890 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration experience with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within field of expertise. Leadership, academic, administration, programmes planning, assessment of patients within candidate’s field of expertise. Management of diversity in the workplace. Counseling and conflict resolution skills. Outstanding clinical skills in the field of Anaesthesia, preferably in public service environment. Ability and practical experience to set up and provide training program for under and post graduates. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate specialist services within the central region to ensure equitable distribution of resources to achieve optimal patient care within the defined level of services. Participate in the provision of tertiary and central services. Provide outreach services to clinicians, including expert advice to clinicians to manage patients appropriately. Active participation in the academic undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes. Direct clinical governance activities in the department. Establish protocols for the management of patients. Co-ordinate with relevant departmental heads to ensure optimal care for patients. Lead and supervise departmental research activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: 043 709 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY) REF NO: ECHEALTH/HCU-OBS&GYNAE/FTH/01/05/2021 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R1 728 807 – R1 834 890 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration experience with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Appropriate specialist procedures and protocols within field of expertise. Leadership, academic, administration, programmes planning, assessment of patients within candidate’s field of expertise. Management of diversity in the workplace. Counseling and conflict resolution skills. Outstanding clinical skills in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, preferably in public service environment. Ability and practical experience to set up and provide training program for under and post graduates. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate specialist services within the central region to ensure equitable distribution of resources to achieve optimal patient care within the defined level of services. Participate in the provision of tertiary and central services. Provide outreach services to clinicians, including expert advice to clinicians to manage patients appropriately. Active participation in the academic undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes. Direct clinical governance activities in the department. Establish protocols for the management of patients. Co-ordinate with relevant departmental heads to ensure optimal care for patients. Lead and supervise departmental research activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: 043 709 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
MEDICAL SPECIALIST (OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY) GRADE 1 REF NO: ECHEALTH/MS_OBS&GYNAE/FTH/01/05/2021 
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 106 040 – R1 173 900 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Grade 1: No experience needed after registration. Sound knowledge of clinical concepts within the specific domain. Knowledge and skills in the respective field. Demonstrate the ability to supervise and teach junior staff. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Proven management ability, sound communication, negotiation, planning, organizing, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Teaching and supervisory skills. Awareness of cross-culture differences. Knowledge of all Public Service Legislation, Policies and Procedures. Medical Ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Conflict management skills. Innovation, drive and stress tolerance. Middle management skills.
 
DUTIES : Share in the clinical supervision and administration of the wards, emergency care in their Department in Frere Hospital. Render a clinical service and clinical consultant cover in the out-patients’ department during the day, attend to after hour calls and referrals from other service areas. Teaching and training for interns, MO’s and registrars in relevant disciplines. Perform research in the relevant disciplines. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: 043 709 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
MEDICAL SPECIALIST (INTENSIVE CARE UNIT) GRADE 1 REF NO: ECHEALTH/MS-ICU/FTH/01/05/2021
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 106 040 – R1 173 900 per annum (OSD) 
CENTRE : Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Grade 1: No experience needed after registration. Sound knowledge of clinical concepts within the specific domain. Knowledge and skills in the respective field. Demonstrate the ability to supervise and teach junior staff. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Proven management ability, sound communication, negotiation, planning, organizing, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Teaching and supervisory skills. Awareness of cross-culture differences. Knowledge of all Public Service Legislation, Policies and Procedures. Medical Ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Conflict management skills. Innovation, drive and stress tolerance. Middle management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Share in the clinical supervision and administration of the wards, and emergency care in their department in Frere Hospital. Render a clinical service and clinical consultant cover in the out-patients’ department during the day, attend to after hour calls and referrals from other service areas. Teaching and training for interns, MO’s and registrars in relevant disciplines. Perform research in the relevant disciplines. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mthitshana Tel No:043 709 2019