Medical Specialist: Obstetrician And Gynaecologist Grade 1-3

Department Of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national health department in Gauteng seeks a Medical Specialist: Obstetrician and Gynecologist. The role offers opportunities across three grades. Responsibilities include managing clinical protocols, training staff, and ensuring compliance. Requirements include an MBChB and postgraduate specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Advanced experience may be required depending on the grade. This position emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• No experience required for Grade 1.
• Minimum 5 years experience for Grade 2.
• Minimum 10 years experience for Grade 3.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to protocols for Obs and Gynae patients.
• Coordinate clinical and administrative duties.
• Involvement in hospital committees.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Conflict resolution

Ability to manage a team

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

MMED (O&G) or FCOGSA

Job description

MEDICAL SPECIALIST: OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGIST GRADE 1-3 Reference Number : REFS /

Directorate: OBSTETRICS & GYNACOLOGY DEPARTMENT. Number of Posts: 2. Package: GRADE 1: R1; GRADE 2: R1; GRADE 3: R1. (All-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMED (O&G) or FCOGSA.

Grade 1: No experience required.

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a medical specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality.

Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal speciality.

A Resuscitation course such as APLS (or PALS), ACLS, ATLS is an added advantage.

Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors.

Ability to establish excellent working relationships with all discipline 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 an adverse 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 as per service needs.

• Ensuring that there is protocol for the management of Obs and Gynae patients and that there is compliance to the protocol and guidelines.
• 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 medical doctors and allied medical disciplines at the hospital and referring hospitals.
• SOP's development and implementation.
• Provision of clinical support and Governance and Risk Management.
• Full participation in Quality Assurance Programs, prevention/management of PSI's and complaints.

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.

Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Criteria Questions: Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?