Job Description

UP Professional and Support

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
COMMUNITY ORIENTED PRIMARY CARE (COPC)
CLINICAL LEAD (6 MONTHS)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 08 In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Clinical lead will oversee the clinical operations of the Community Oriented Substance Use Programme (COSUP) ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and client-centred care for individuals affected by substance use and related health concerns. This role involves supervising clinical staff, training professionals, developing protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations and participating in and leading research initiatives within the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to do the following:Providing clinical oversight and supervision to Clinical Associates, Registrars and medical doctors in the programme; Ensuring adherence to best practices in harm reduction, demand reduction, and infectious disease prevention; Conducting staff training, performance evaluations and interviewing candidates for new positions; Developing, updating and implementing SOPs; Developing and updating clinical protocols in line with local and national harm reduction guidelines; Implementation of quality improvement to ensure best clinical management standards are adhered to; Ensuring compliance with HPCSA regulations and harm reduction policies; Supporting and participating in outreach and public education initiatives; Overseeing the delivery of low-threshold medical and psychological services, including: Overdose prevention & naloxone distribution; Wound care & safer injection education; STI/HIV/HCV and other testing & linkage to care; Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:MMed and FCFP in Family Medicine 1 year experience


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):Harm Reduction philosophy and best practice; Community-Oriented Primary Care; Service delivery and coordination; Staff training and supervision; Good communication skills; Quality Assurance and ability to display the capacity in human resource planning and people management; Cultural humility for marginalised populations; Research capabilities; Must be able to work independently and in a team.


ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:HPCSA registration as a Specialist Driver's licence and own vehicle


The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za

In applying for this post, please attach:A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of qualifications; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.


CLOSING DATE: 10 November 2025.

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mr AT Malema, Tel: (012) 319 2140 or email atlegang.malema@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Prof N Mofolo, Tel: (012) 356 3297 or email Mofolo.n@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.