• Reference Number : REFS/019412
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887 363 (All-Inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr C. Visser: 011 694 3706: Chris.Visser@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA. One-year experience in District Health Services/ District Hospitals & project will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Ensuring protocols for Basic Antenatal Care (BANC) and Basic Intrapartum Care (BIC) are available in all district services; conducting and ensuring facility and clinical audits in all district services, including morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings; providing clinical support to facility managers and clinicians in all district services; ensuring that monthly obstetric emergency drills are held in all facilities doing deliveries; monitoring and evaluation using data bases and customized audits. Support clinics, community health centers and district hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with the emphasis on maternal (pregnancy) care; promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities on development, dissemination and implementation of clinical protocols and standard treatment guideline aligned to national norms and standards. Promote adoption of evidence- based quality of care principles, including companionship for women in labour and other mother – friendly practices in birthing facilities in the district. Ensuring ongoing in-service training is provided to all district services to nurses, midwives and doctors working in obstetric services: perinatal education program (PEP); Take essential steps in managing obstetric emergencies (ESMO) and other training programs as they arise. Maintenance of clinical skills working with obstetric patients in all district clinics and hospitals. Teaching and examining undergraduate and postgraduate students; leading and participate in research in maternal and perinatal care, COMPETENCIES; planning and organizing work to achieve objectives that meet service standards; apply problem solving strategies as a manager in the service; Manage human and financial resources in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies. The incumbent will be required to work longer hours.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.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. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Metro District Health Services

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.