BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
A Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is responsible for delivering 24-hour inpatient and outpatient services, collaborating with hospital staff, and maintaining standards of care. Key requirements include a Medical Specialist qualification, active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, and relevant experience. The role demands strong clinical knowledge, surgical skills, and managerial abilities, as well as proficiency in Colposcopy and Human Resource Management.
**Job Title: Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology**
**Company: Gauteng Department of Health**
**Requirements**
To be considered for this esteemed position, applicants must possess a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent, complemented by a Medical Specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MBBCh/MBCHB, MMED Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and FCOG). Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is also mandatory.
For Grade 1, registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is required, with no experience prerequisites. For Grade 2, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Medical Specialist after registering with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Grade 3 requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
Key to this role is the ability to participate in the after-hours call system, with commuted overtime being a compulsory requirement.
**Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Abilities**
To excel in this position, applicants must possess sound clinical knowledge and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, including surgical skills and a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals in maternal health. Proficiency in Colposcopy skills is also essential. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out surgery in Gynaecology & Obstetrics, with knowledge of Human Resource Management, Information Management, and Quality Assurance Programs.
Additionally, applicants must be well-versed in current Health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations, and Policies, as well as Medical Ethics, budget control, epidemiology, and statistics. Strong managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are also required. The ability to supervise, train, and mentor medical officers and junior staff members is a critical aspect of this role.
**Duties**
As a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital, the successful candidate will be responsible for participating in the delivery of 24-hour inpatient and outpatient obstetrics & gynaecology services. This will involve collaborating with the Hospital Operational Unit (HOU) to develop and supervise medical officers, interns, and students.
Administrative support will be provided to the HOU in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical protocols. The Medical Specialist will also play a key role in maintaining standards of care and implementing quality improvement programs within the department. A commitment to self-directed learning to expand knowledge and skills is essential, as is compliance with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews, and final assessment).
**Closing Date: 31 October 2026**
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