POST 02/278 : HEAD: CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1: OBSTETRICS &
GYNAECOLOGY REF NO: MPDOH/JAN/26/910
SALARY : R2 084 754 - R2 212 680 per annum
CENTRE : Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology (2026). A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as
Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Inherent requirement of the job: It will be
expected of the successful Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime,
limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand. Valid driver’s
licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the relevant statutory
and policy frameworks, including Healthcare 2030, the Ideal Hospital
framework, the Regulated Norms and Standards, EDL, Standard Treatment
Guidelines and evidence-based clinical care. Clinical service delivery in
accordance with the Level 2 & 3 package of care for Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, and experience in driving continuous quality improvement,
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clinical risk identification and mitigation, and managing medico-legal matters.
Proven experience with supervising staff, training junior doctors, and managing
financial and other resources, with the ability to develop staff of quality and
provide leadership with regards to issues of diversity, transformation and
equity. Track record in training of both under-graduate and post-graduate
healthcare personnel. Computer literate in MS package.
DUTIES : Fulfil the role and duties of Head of the Obstetrics Department in rendering an
efficient and cost-effective specialized Obstetric service to patients managed
by the Witbank Tertiary Hospital, including the delivery of outreach and support
services. Ensure clinical governance and quality management for the
Obstetrics Service at Witbank Tertiary Hospital and respond to medical and
legal incidents as they arise. Ensure the rational use of resources (including
laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment) and
manage human, financial and capital resources in the Obstetric Department.
Deliver effective and efficient management of the Obstetrics Department, and
provide strategic leadership, planning and decision-making as a member of the
Hospital Executive Management. Plan and partake in the training of staff
including Registrars, Medical Officers, Community Service Medical Officers
and Interns.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:
(013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
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