Medical Officer Grade 3 (Clinical Services Improvement Office) (Sessional) (20 hours per week) (Contract until 31 March 2027) (Contract position) (Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory)

SAdocs · August 22, 2026, 8:59am

Medical Officer Grade 3 (Clinical Services Improvement Office) (Sessional) (20 hours per week) (Contract until 31 March 2027)

Reference Number : GSH175/2026
Package : Grade 3: R 662 per hour
Enquiries : Mr G Hankey, Tel no. (021) 404 3178

Inherent requirements of the job:

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Extensive knowledge of clinical workflows, patient pathways, patient safety principles and clinical governance frameworks with proven strategic and improvement practices. Appropriate experience in the implementation, coordination and facilitation of improvement initiatives (lean implementation) in the hospital setting. Appropriate experience supporting and facilitating a daily management system for operational teams. Appropriate experience with implementing interventions for patient centred healthcare. Ability to analyse complex clinical systems and utilise healthcare data to inform decision-making and service redesign.

Minimum educational qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

Experience:

Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

Provide clinical leadership and expert advice in the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic service improvement initiatives across the hospital. Analyse clinical pathways, patient flow, patient safety risks and operational processes to identify opportunities for system redesign and improved patient outcomes. Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of evidence-based improvement interventions aimed at enhancing quality of care, patient experience and operational efficiency. Coach and support managers, clinicians and frontline teams in the application of continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving approaches. Promote the integration of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety principles into routine operational management practices. Utilise clinical and operational data to monitor performance, evaluate interventions and guide decision-making. Coordinate innovation and improvement projects, monitor outcomes and provide reports on the impact of initiatives on patient care, service delivery and resource utilisation.

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.

Employer : Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Government
Location : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closing Date : 04 Sep 2026