MEDICAL SPECIALIST

Gauteng Provincial Government; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,396,000 - 1,773,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology to lead clinical care in general ophthalmology and a subspecialist clinic (Glaucoma, Medical Retina or Paediatric Ophthalmology). The role includes cataract surgery, teaching, and coordinating clinical and administrative duties within the department.

The ideal candidate holds an appropriate medical degree with HPCSA registration, demonstrates leadership and communication skills, and can collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Appropriate Medical Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• Leadership, communication and team-working capabilities are essential.
• Experience in the public sector is advantageous and commuted overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of patients in General Ophthalmology and subspecialist clinics (Glaucoma/Medical Retina/Paediatric Ophthalmology).
• Perform and teach cataract surgery; supervise junior doctors and allied staff.
• Coordinate clinical and administrative duties; participate in committees and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Medical degree (MBChB) with HPCSA registration

Job description

• Package : Grade 1 - R 1 395 528.00 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 2 - R 1 531 032 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 3 - R 1 773 222 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Requirements :

• Appropriate Medical Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty. Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with all the disciplines teams. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy. Experience in the public sector would be an advantage. Candidate will be expected to perform commuted overtime.

Duties :

• Clinical management of patients in General Ophthalmology/ intake clinic as well as a subspecialist clinic in either Glaucoma, Medical Retina or Paediatric Ophthalmology. Surgery on Patients with general eye complaints and specifically performing and teaching cataract surgery. Clinical teaching of medical officers in cataract management and either glaucoma, cornea or adnexal diseases. Co-ordinate all clinical and administrative duties within the Department. Involvement in hospital committees and liaison with other departments within the hospital. Staff training theoretical and skills performance of junior doctors and allied medical disciplines at the hospital and referring hospitals. SOPs development and implementation. To participate, support and promote research relevant to the Ophthalmology department. Ability to initiate and conduct research will be an advantage. Be a role model for students and staff. Perform duties assigned by the Head of Department of Health. Maintain quality assurance standards and other Departmental policies. Reduction of waiting time of Backlogs. Ensure effective specialist services to contribute to optimal and quality health care in line with the vision, mission and values of Gauteng department of health. Ensure compliance to SOP’s and clinical Protocols. Supervision and effective utilization of Medical staff. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment. Ensure an effective outreach to District hospitals. Participate in academic activities in the hospital and in the cluster. Full participation in Quality assurance programs, management of PSI’s and complaints

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

06-11-2026