• Reference Number : refs/019407
• Directorate : Clinical Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 887 363 (All-Inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr N Mqhayi-Mbambo Tel No - (011) 933 9154/8154/8940

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or sub-specialists. Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or subspecialists for April 2023/March 2024. Certificate (or equivalent degree) in a Subspecialty is an advantage. A minimum of three years of relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist or registered as a Subspecialist. COMPETENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead a diverse group of health professionals, the ability to interpret and implement policies, work with the hospital and academic department using a collaborative approach, mentor junior staff and show commitment to excellence in patient care and a track record of successful academic productivity.

Duties :

• The Head To provide direct patient care, clinical management of women and to supervise and teach interns, registrars, and fellows. Undertake regular follow-up ward rounds with interns, Junior Medical Officers, Registrars and Fellows, Design protocols for management of Obstetric and Gynaecological conditions in multidisciplinary team to assist healthcare facilities that refer to our hospital in supporting their clinicians with managing patients in their facilities through running outreach programs and being accessible to them, to perform management and administrative duties. To develop and sustain clinical services that will contribute towards improving the quality of care and clinical services offered to women requiring Obstetrics and Gynaecological services and the appropriate requirements for management of women who seek care in our hospital, to assist the Head of Department when needed, on different matters around management and running of the Department, to participate in Gauteng Department of Health, Hospital and University management/ administrative structures and committees, to partake in teaching/ training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, to teach and train Medical students, Interns, Medical Officers, Registrars, Fellows, Nurses and Allied, to be involved in development of curriculum for both under and post graduate students, to be involved in all activities around development and growth of Students and Fellows. To conduct clinical research and partake in research activities and supervision of both under- and post graduate students involved in research, establish, and maintain a database of all patients. Lead the development of relevant research in the subspecialty of her/his choice. Establish a strong working relationship and research collaboration with other specialists or professionals from the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic hospital, other University of the Witwatersrand affiliated hospitals and entities, and both national and international professionals in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

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 : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL (CHBAH)

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.