• Reference Number : refs/019513
  • Directorate : OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : Grade 1 R 1 214 805 - R 1 288 095 per annum (All-inclusive package) Grade 2: R 1 386 069 – R 1 469 883 per annum (All-inclusive package) Grade 3: R 1 605 330 – R 2 001 927 per annum (All-inclusive package)
  • Enquiries : Dr Amy Wise - amy.wise@wits.ac.za 011 470 9090

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or recognized sub-speciality. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and proof of current registration. Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality.

Duties :

  • Strengthen obstetric and gynaecological health services in the institution. Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities. Primarily support district hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to obstetrics and gynaecology. Secondarily support clinics, community health centres and primary health care outreach teams, including engaging private sector obstetricians and gynaecologists with service delivery related matters. Facilitate and participate in the training, development, and mentorship of under-and post graduate medical. Work with the district management Team to establish and maintain systems including surveillance, health information, communication and referral guidelines and processes to support the delivery of obstetrics and gynaecological services. Initiate, support and participate in clinical audit and quality improvement cycles with specific focus on obstetrics and gynaecological assessments. Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes, effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Initiate, support, or participate in relevant research. This may require involvement with local academic training institutions. Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the DCST. Enable engagement with the local community, relevant non-government organisations and private providers. Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the district, the regional and regular reports on activities and initiatives to save mothers, babies, and children. Assist with strategic and operational planning of services in the district and/or catchment area of the regional hospital. Assist with the coordination and supervision of obstetrics and gynaecological services with the district and management of relevant human resources. Assist with recruitment.

Notes :

  • Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form. Candidates who apply online must also attach a new Z83 form. The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed CV. The information on the Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Hardcopy applications must be forwarded to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Admin Building, Cnr. Fuel and Oudtshoorn Street, Coronationville or be posted to Private Bag X20, Newclare 2112. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 05-01-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or recognized sub-speciality?
Are you registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology?

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.