Clinical Manager REF NO: ECHEALTH/CM/APL/FEPH/02/10/2026

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**Overview** This role is for a Clinical Manager (REF NO: ECHEALTH/CM/APL/FEPH/02/10/2026) within the Eastern Cape Department of Health, based at Fort England Psychiatric Hospital in the Sarah Baartman District. The position offers a salary ranging from R1,479,723 to R1,640,055 per annum (OSD), structured as an all-inclusive package with the basic salary comprising 70% or 75% of the total, adhering to Middle Management Service guidelines. The Clinical Manager is responsible for the overall management and leadership of clinical services within the hospital. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Managing clinical services across the entire hospital in accordance with departmental standards, including after-hours duties as delegated. * Participating in and being accountable for assisting in leading and managing the hospital's clinical services. * Maintaining accurate health records in accordance with legal ethical considerations. * Training and guiding staff and health associated professionals in morbidity and mortality reviews. * Attending and participating in continuous medical education. * Participating in quality improvement programs. * Ensuring cost-effective service delivery is maintained within the respective department. * Attending to administrative matters as required. * Planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the efficient and effective delivery of clinical and administration support services by working with the key executive management team at the hospital within the legal regulatory framework. * Presenting the Hospital authoritatively at provincial and public forums. * Determining systems for intradepartmental functions in keeping with hospital policies and communicating them to staff. * Training and development of staff in the relevant sections. * Ensuring compliance with National Core Standards requirements or any other regulatory and/or statutory requirement. * Conducting regular clinical audits and developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans. * Developing, monitoring, and analysing budget and financial information and utilizing all resources in an effective and efficient manner. * Practicing effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision-making. * Being prepared to work under pressure and perform after-hour duties as per commuted overtime policy. * Compiling medical reports and giving evidence at trials, when required. * Managing Performance and Development (PMDS) and performing quarterly reviews of subordinates. * Training, developing, and supervising undergraduate and post-graduate junior doctors. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. * Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. * A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a medical officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. * Knowledge of relevant legislation such as National Health Act, Mental Health Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)), Public Service Act and related regulations and policies. * Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, Program and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Communication, Client Orientation and Customer focus. * A valid driver’s licence. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Medical Practitioner registered with the HPCSA, possessing at least three years of experience as a medical officer post-registration. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of relevant health and public service legislation, including the National Health Act, Mental Health Act, PFMA, and Public Service Act. Strong leadership, management, and administrative competencies are required, specifically in strategic capability, program and project management, financial management, change management, people management and empowerment, service delivery innovation, knowledge management, problem-solving, communication, and client orientation. Applicants must hold a valid driver's licence and be prepared for demanding work, including after-hours duties, and have the capability to train, develop, and supervise junior medical staff. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/clinical-manager-ref-no-echealth-cm-apl-feph-02-10-2026-eastern-cape-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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