• Reference Number : refs/021188
  • Directorate : Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : R1 271 901.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive - package)
  • Enquiries : Prof. L. Chauke TELL 011 488 4178 Ms M.P. Rapetswa TEL 011 488 3711

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and proof of current registration. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.

Duties :

  • Strengthen obstetrics and gynaecological health services in the institution. Participate in clinical governance structures in the department, institution, cluster and the province. Promote clinical effectiveness in all facilities. Support cluster hospitals with all aspects of service delivery related to obstetrics and cluster gynecology. Secondarily support clinics, community health centers and primary health care outreach teams, including engaging with private sector obstetrics and gynaecologist with service delivery related matters. Facilitate and participation and the training, development, and mentorship of under- and post graduate students. This includes supporting the HOD in providing leadership and participation in teaching and research supervision. Work with public health and the districts clinical specialist teams 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 gynaecology. Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes. Effective use of data and appropriate reporting on outputs and health outcomes. Initiative, support, or participate in relevant research. Foster effective teamwork and collaboration within the cluster, DCST and University. Enable and support engagement with the local community, relevant non- government organizations and private providers. Facilitate and ensure effective communication with all management structures within the hospital, the district, the cluster and the province and assist in providing regular reports on activities and initiatives to save mothers, babies, and children. Assist with the strategic and operational planning of services in the hospital, cluster, and province. Assist with the coordination and supervision of obstetrics and gynecological services within the cluster and management of relevant human resources. Assist with recruitment processes in the department, academic circuit, and cluster. Perform any other duties as requested by the department.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Admin Building Room 10/2. No. 17 Jubilee Road, Park town 2193. Please note that the salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD policy. Alternatively apply online (On a PDF Format only) on the following E-mail: Medicalhr.Cmjah@gauteng.gov.za. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males and Indian Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Chartlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 06-09-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have an Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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.