Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care to manage a large labour ward at regional hospital level. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Must be able to do a Caesarean section safely and without supervision. Candidates should be able to do a basic gestational ultrasound scan. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory.
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
- Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours. Willingness to travel to drainage hospitals for outreach work.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical management of all non-acute and emergency O&G cases within the department, including labour ward and gynaecology units.
- Lead the care of critically ill patients, including advanced resuscitation and stabilisation.
- Supervise, mentor, and teach medical students, interns, and midwifery staff.
- Ensure efficient administration of clinical services, including medico-legal responsibilities.
- Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the department.
- Participate in the termination of pregnancy program in line with legislation and best practice.
- Promote cost-effective clinical care by optimising the use of laboratory services, blood products, medications, consumables, and equipment.
