Free State Department of Health Vacancies: Apply by 13 June 2025

The Free State Department of Health is inviting qualified professionals to apply for critical roles in its regional hospitals. This is your opportunity to serve in one of South Africa’s essential public health institutions and help deliver quality healthcare to communities across the province.

Employer: Free State Department of Health

Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Location: Dihlabeng Regional Hospital and Universitas Academic Hospital, Free State, South Africa


Post Title: Head of Clinical Unit Medical (Anaesthesiology)

Reference Number: HP/01/2025
Salary:

  • Grade 1: R2 084 754 – R2 212 680 per annum
  • Grade 2: R2 279 559 – R2 492 571 per annum
    (Inclusive of benefits such as housing, medical aid, and commuted overtime where applicable)
    Centre: Dihlabeng Regional Hospital

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Medical Specialist qualification in Anaesthesiology
  • At least 3 years’ post-registration experience
  • Current HPCSA registration (2025/2026)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Evidence of leadership, teaching, and research experience is essential

Duties:

  • Provide strategic leadership in clinical services
  • Oversee teaching, training, and supervision of interns and medical officers
  • Manage human and financial resources
  • Support the implementation of health priority programmes
  • Drive health infrastructure compliance and quality service access
  • Participate in outreach and in-reach clinical support in the province

Enquiries: Dr WJ Selfridge, Tel: (058) 306 8092


Post Title: Clinical Programme Coordinator – Quality Assurance (PNA5)

Reference Number: HP/02/2025 (x2 Posts)
Salary: R549 192 – R619 821 per annum
(Inclusive of 13th cheque, housing allowance, and optional medical aid)
Centre: Universitas Academic Hospital

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma or Degree in Nursing (SANC-recognised)
  • Minimum of 7 years post-registration experience as a Professional Nurse
  • Current SANC registration (2025/2026)
  • Strong understanding of legal frameworks, quality assurance, and patient safety
  • Computer literacy

Duties:

  • Monitor and guide implementation of Ideal Health Facility compliance
  • Support Norms and Standards implementation for accreditation
  • Manage Quality Improvement Plans and develop training strategies
  • Provide secretariat support to clinical governance structures
  • Report on quality performance to Nursing Management and District Forums

Enquiries: Mr JM Radebe, Tel: (051) 405 3415


How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the official Free State Health e-Recruitment Portal:
Apply Online Here

Application Requirements:

  • New Z83 Form (completed and signed)
  • Recently updated comprehensive CV
  • Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and driver’s license (where applicable)
  • Foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation certificate

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents before the interview. Late, emailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted

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