MEDICAL SPECIALIST: OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGIST GRADE

REF NO: REFS/017148
Directorate: Medical Department
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 214 805 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) Grade 2: R1 386 069 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) Grade 3: R1 605 330 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Leratong Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate Medical Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Registration Certificate with the HPCSA as Obs & Gynae 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. A resuscitation course such as APLS (or PALS), ACLS, ATLS will be added advantage. 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: Co-ordinate all clinical and administrative duties within the Department. Overall clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit patients. 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. Provision of clinical support and outreach programs. To participate, support and promote research relevant to Obs & Gynae 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. Provision of efficient Obs & Gynae outpatient services. 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. Responsible for training and teaching of Medical Interns, junior doctors and medical students. Attend all relevant meetings. 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.
ENQUIRIES: Dr. P Phanzu Tel No: (011) 411 3508
APPLICATIONS: should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: – http//www.professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB For assistance with online applications please email your query to e recruitment@gauteng.gov.za
NOTE: 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.
CLOSING DATE: 26 May 2026