SPECIALIST IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY SPECS

Gauteng Provincial Government; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,140,000 - 1,844,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health is seeking a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gyneacology to lead the obstetrics unit at Leratong Regional Hospital. The appointee will supervise medical staff, manage outpatient care, and contribute to clinical governance within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gyneacology, with strong leadership, teaching, and governance skills to drive improved patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Knowledge of National Core Standards and patient care guidelines.
• Familiarity with HR policies, procurement, and finance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overall clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit.
• Supervise medical officers, interns, and staff; robotic and clinical oversight.
• Develop and implement obstetric protocols and guidelines.
• Mentor junior doctors and ensure quality data collection and auditing.

Skills

Good communication

Team building

Knowledge of patient care guidelines

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gyneacology

Job description

SPECIALIST IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY SPECS

• Reference Number : REFS/056644
• Directorate : OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : GRADE 1 R 1 139 5528 per annum (all-inclusive package) GRADE 2 R 1 592 274 per annum (all-inclusive package) GRADE 3 R 1 844151 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetric and Gynae. Knowledge of relevant patient care guidelines and regulated norms and standards (National core standards) Knowledge of annual performance plan objectives and priorities in relation to programmes e.g. patient experience of care programs to improve clinical services. Good communication and team building skills. Human resource policies and labour relations, management of staff leaves, teaching skills and demonstration skills, ability to be a team member on a leading role, knowledge of procurement procedures and supply chain principles, knowledge of finance regulations i.e., management of donations

Duties :

• Overall clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit. Supervision of medical officers, intern doctors, clinical associates, students, registrars and other clinical staff. Managing patients in outpatient departments and functioning in a multi-disciplinary team. Be part of the hospital clinical management team, District Health Service in the hospital. Reports to the Head of Clinical unit and the Clinical Manager of Leratong Regional Hospital. Manage, develop, supervise, and implement obstetric treatment protocols, guidelines for effective management of Obstetric and Gynae patients. Mentors and educates junior doctors with direct and indirect supervision to empower medical staff to execute treatment of patients effectively and efficiently. Improve patient/ Client care through implementation of appropriate evaluation methods, tools, protocols & procedures. Assist the hospital in addressing the business model moving towards regional mother facility, reduce referrals and manage patient effectively, manage and supervise Obstetrics and Gynaecology prevention and improved approaches, manage ICU and High care patients with a multidisciplinary approach involving internal medicine. Improve patient record keeping, enhance accessibility of Clinical Service, involved in clinical auditing, Improve Data collection among doctors and nurses. Ensure compliance with the National Core Standards/ ideal hospital Framework. Ensure compliance with code of conduct and public service Act, Regulations, and PFMA. Assist in managing internal and external stakeholder complaints & conflict effectively, within the unit. Permanent residence or South African citizenship in essential. Contribute to the academic Activities of the Hospital. To perform commuted Overtime duties.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 23-10-2026

Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

It is Departments intention to promote representativity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Criteria Questions

Do you have Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist?