Medical Specialist

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 142 · open the PDF

POST 36/158: MEDICAL SPECIALIST REF NO: REFS/056644 Directorate: Obstetrics And Gynaecology
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 139 5528 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 3: R1 844151 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Leratong Hospital
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetric and Gynae. Knowledge of relevant patient care guidelines and regulated norms and standards (National core standards) Knowledge of annual performance plan objectives and priorities in relation to programmes e.g. patient experience of care programs to improve clinical services. Good communication and team building skills. Human resource policies and labour relations, management of staff leaves, teaching skills and demonstration skills, ability to be a team member on a leading role, knowledge of procurement procedures and supply chain principles, knowledge of finance regulations i.e., management of donations.
DUTIES: Overall clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit. Supervision of medical officers, intern doctors, clinical associates, students, registrars and other clinical staff. Managing patients in outpatient departments and functioning in a multi-disciplinary team. Be part of the hospital clinical management team, District Health Service in the hospital. Reports to the Head of Clinical unit and the Clinical Manager of Leratong Regional Hospital. Manage, develop, supervise, and implement obstetric treatment protocols, guidelines for effective management of Obstetric and Gynae patients. Mentors and educates junior doctors with direct and indirect supervision to empower medical staff to execute treatment of patients effectively and efficiently. Improve patient/ Client care through implementation of appropriate evaluation methods, tools, protocols & procedures. Assist the hospital in addressing the business model moving towards regional mother facility, reduce referrals and manage patient effectively, manage and supervise Obstetrics and Gynaecology prevention and improved approaches, manage ICU and High care patients with a multidisciplinary approach involving internal medicine. Improve patient record keeping, enhance accessibility of Clinical Service, involved in clinical auditing, Improve Data collection among doctors and nurses. Ensure compliance with the National Core Standards/ ideal hospital Framework. Ensure compliance with code of conduct and public service Act, Regulations, and PFMA. Assist in managing internal and external stakeholder complaints & conflict effectively, within the unit. Permanent residence or South African citizenship in essential. Contribute to the academic Activities of the Hospital. To perform commuted Overtime duties.
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Serobatse Tel No: (011) 411-3563 / Ms M Nkuna Tel No: (011) 411- 3677/3516
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: – http//www.professionaljobcenter.gpg.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
NOTE: Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Plus, a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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 (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenships, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skill/knowledge test. Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is Departments intention to promote representativity (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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 23 October 2026