Medical Specialist: Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine (Infertility specialist): Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital)

SAdocs · September 19, 2026, 5:30am

Medical Specialist: Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine (Infertility specialist)

Reference Number : MedSpec O&G (Repro)/1/2026
Directorate : Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Package : Grade 1: R1 395 528 pa all inclusive salary package (excluding commuted overtime).\nGrade 2: R1 592 274 pa all inclusive salary package (excluding commuted overtime).\nGrade 3: R1 844 151 pa all inclusive salary package (excluding commuted overtime).
Enquiries : Prof Sebitloane 031 260 4390 / ngubaneg3@ukzn.ac.za

Requirements :

MB; ChB Degree; Medical Specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Current registration as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Additional Qualification: Certification with HPCSA as a reproductive Medicine specialist
NB: Candidates with no Certificate but with proven interest and experience in Reproductive health will be considered if no suitable candidate is found.
EXPERIENCE:
Grade 1: No experience required.
Grade 2: Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist- Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Grade 3: Ten (10) years and above appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Sound clinical knowledge and experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills

Duties :

Management of clinical services as delegated. Outpatient and inpatient clinical responsibilities with after-hour participation in IALCH (within the sub-discipline and other Obs and Gynae services) as per the departmental call roster. Develop and grow the clinical platform for management of patients with reproductive challenges. Participate in the development and on-going provision of under- and post- graduate health personnel teaching as per the academic program of the department. Participate in the Quality Improvement Programmes of the Department. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards. Maintain necessary discipline over staff under his/her control. Attend to administrative matters as pertains to the Department. Be involved in community-orientated programmes (outreach) including the provision of expert advice and services to all health facilities within the province as delegated.
Please note: This is a service post, and is not necessarily linked to being trained as a subspecialist in the sub-discipline - the latter requires separate application when the training position is available

Notes :

1. The following documents must be submitted: (a) Applications for Employment Form (Z83) (Current), which is available from any Government Office OR the website www.kznhealth.gov.za (b) Curriculum Vitae (c) Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. (d) Certificates of service (e) Faxed applications will not be accepted
1. Reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. ref APRO/1/2006
1. It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in disqualification of the applicant.
1. Please note that due to the large number of applications envisaged to be received, applications will not be acknowledged. If you are not contacted by us after three months after the closing date, please regard your application as being unsuccessful. Every short listed applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course.
1. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for this post.
1. Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening
1. Applications should be sent to: applications@ialch.co.za OR Courier to: The HR Manager, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Private Bag X03, MAYVILLE 4058 OR All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be Hand Delivered in the applications box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH.
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, THERE WILL BE NO PAYMENT OF S & T CLAIMS.

Employer : Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
Location : Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Closing Date : 28 September 2026