MEDICAL REGISTRAR -OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg seeks a Medical Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role involves patient care, supervising junior staff, and participating in departmental activities. Candidates must have appropriate HPCSA registration, having completed Community Service. This position offers the opportunity to rotate within multiple institutions for enhanced learning. Applications are accepted online until 10-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Registered with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
• Completed Community Service.
• Registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Supervise junior doctors and students.
• Participate in departmental audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Reference Number: REFS/023390

Directorate: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Number of Posts: 4

Overview

MEDICAL REGISTRAR - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner, HPCSA registration as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Must have completed Community Service. Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026. Having Part 1a and Part 1b will be advantageous.

Duties

• The incumbent will interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patient related administrative duties, participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research, participate in departmental audit activities, prepare and write reports, liaise and communicate services.
• Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns, and community service doctors).
• Attend relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meetings, and complete MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g., Death certificate).
• Improve quality of care by 116 providing appropriate clinical care.
• Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos.
• Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (Norms and Standards).
• Participate in multidisciplinary team to manage patients.
• Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Ensure effective administration and safe keeping of records in the department.
• Willing to work longer hours (night, weekend and public holiday) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.
• Render clinical services, assessments and treatment of patients; the incumbents will be rotated through related departments at various hospitals, comprising hospitals served in their specific outreach programmes.

Notes

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand / University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University.
• NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email [e-mail].
• Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the question about official registration blank if not applicable.
• Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior to appointment.
• Candidates with foreign qualifications must furnish SAQA evaluation.
• Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Normal and/or commuted overtime is not mandatory but may be required based on operational needs.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

10-10-2025

Criteria Questions

• Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?
• Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner and have a current HPCSA registration for 2025/26?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.