Medical specialist: Obstetrics & gynaecology (VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN KWAZULU NATAL)

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POST : MEDICAL SPECIALIST: OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY (6 X POSTS)

CENTRE : VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN KWAZULU NATAL
No. INSTITUTIONS NUMBER OF POSTS REFERENCE NO

QUEEN NANDI HOSPITAL 03 M08/2025
MAHATMA GANDHI HOSPITAL 01 M09/2025
LADYSMITH HOSPITAL 01 M10/2025
NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL 01 M11/2025
REMUNERATION : Grade 1: R1 341 855.00 – R1 422 810.00 p.a.
Grade 2: R1 531 032.00 – R1 623 609.00 p.a.
Grade 3: R1 773 222.00 – R2 212 680.00 p.a.
SALARY PACKAGE: (All-inclusive salary packages, which consists of 70% basic salary and 30%
flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules).
OTHER BENEFITS :
 Commuted Overtime (conditions applies)
GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 Senior Certificate / Grade 12
 Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB)
 An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics
& Gynaecology.
 Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
 Current HPCSA Registration
Grade 1: No experience required.
 Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their
appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with the
Health Professions of South Africa.
Grade 2
 In addition to the requirements for a grade 1 Specialist post a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
 is required for appointment as a Grade 2 Specialist
Grade 3
 In addition to the requirements for a grade 1 Specialist post a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
 is required for appointment as a Grade 3 Specialist
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES
 Sound knowledge and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
 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.
 Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Provide safe, ethical and high quality of care through the development of standards and risk assessments
in clinical and customer care (patient perspective) in the respective specialty.
 Provide a full package of services including after hour services.
 Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines
 Implement and maintain an efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the Institution
and referring facilities.
GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER
 Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team members, conduct and stimulate
research.
 Manage and direct performance of junior staff within the area of control.
 Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities.
 Provide Specialist services and support to the Clinical Head of Unit.
 Ensure Compliance with Norms and Standards as prescribed by Office of Health Standards Compliance
(OHSC).
 Participate in the continued medical education programme in the institution.
 Manage EPMDS of junior staff.
 Participate in the extended management activities.
 Develop, Implement and monitor quality improvement programmes.
 Develop and participate in the outreach programme.
 Ensure a functional referral system.
 Actively participate in the academic programme run by the Department of Health for the postgraduate
training of Registrars.
 Clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
 Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the
presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses.
 The incumbent should have, comprehensive knowledge of speciality Discipline.
 Competence in the clinical evaluation of patients, Interpretation of special investigations within the
Discipline.
 Render efficient and cost-effective services to patients managed by the institution.
 Ensure Clinical Governance within the Discipline.
 Deliver an effective and efficient administration of all resources allocated to the Discipline.
 Assist the Head of Clinical Unit (HCU) to ensure an optimal delivery of Services within the Discipline.
 Assist HCU in the development of management protocols/policies for Department – Discipline.
 Assist with Quality Improvement imperatives including Clinical Audits (morbidity and mortality reporting
and reviewing, clinical documentation audits etc.) and continuous professional development activities.
 Maintain satisfactory clinical professional and ethical standards in the department
 Engage in research and supervise registrar research.
 Partake in outreach programmes of the DOH.
 After hours participation in call roasters.
ENQUIRIES: Mrs RT Dube: 033-940 2499
CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: 12 SEPTEMBER 2025
Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for
full posts details.