Medical Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department based in Johannesburg is seeking a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role involves enhancing health services, supporting various health facilities, and engaging in community outreach. Qualified candidates must have HPCSA registration and are encouraged to apply, even without prior experience. The position offers an opportunity to impact maternal and child health positively.

Qualifications

• Qualification allowing registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• No experience required after registration.
• Ability to engage community stakeholders and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen obstetrics and gynaecological health services.
• Support hospitals and clinics on service delivery.
• Engage in training and mentorship of medical professionals.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation processes.

Skills

Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist

Clinical effectiveness promotion

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Medical Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Reference Number : REFS/024031
• Directorate : Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Number of Posts : 2

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. No experience required after registration.

Duties

• Strengthen obstetrics and gynaecological health services in the institution; promote clinical effectiveness across all facilities.
• Support district hospitals and clinics, community health centers, and primary health care outreach teams on all aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology service delivery.
• Engage private‑sector obstetricians for service‑delivery matters.
• Facilitate and participate in training, development, mentorship of under‑ and postgraduate medical professionals.
• Collaborate with district management teams to establish and maintain systems for surveillance, health information, communication, and referral guidelines.
• Initiate, support, and participate in clinical audit, quality improvement cycles focused on obstetrics and gynaecology assessments.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation processes, use data effectively, and report on outputs and health outcomes.
• Lead or participate in relevant research, possibly in partnership with local academic institutions.
• Promote effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST.
• Engage community stakeholders, NGOs, and private providers to improve service delivery.
• Facilitate communication with management structures across district, regional levels and report regularly on activities to save mothers, babies, and children.
• Assist in strategic and operational planning of services in the district and/or catchment area of the regional hospital.
• Coordinate and supervise obstetrics and gynaecology services and manage relevant human resources, including recruitment.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

28-11-2025