Head: Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1: (Dcst) Obstetrics &

POST 25/486 : HEAD: CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1: (DCST) OBSTETRICS &

SALARY : R2 168 145 - R2 301 186 per annum

CENTRE : Gert Sibande 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. Valid driver’s licence. Be a South African citizen

or a permanent residence of South Africa. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge

of Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Medical management,

written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills. Ensure

effective delivery of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services according to current

guidelines. Lead clinical governance activities, including audits, M&M reviews

and quality improvement initiatives.

DUTIES : General: Represent own specialist discipline as a member of District Clinical

Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers,

new-borns, and children at all levels within the health district. Manage patient

flow and optimize theatre, ward, and outpatient services for safe, efficient care.

Oversee clinical outcomes and ensure safe, evidence-based care. Strengthen

medico-legal risk reduction, patient-safety measures and National Core

Standards compliance within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.

Manage patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Represent province

at provincial/ national meetings/ forums. Ensure active CPD program is run in

the Department. Supervise junior medical officers, registrars and interns in

training. Ensure optimal training of registrars as per HPCSA guidelines. Provide

clinical supervision and mentorship to registrars. Coordinate and deliver formal

teaching activities, skills training and assessment preparation. Participate in

assessments, monitor registrar progress, and contribute to curriculum

development in collaboration with the academic division. Advice and guide

students, teach under-and post graduate students. Maintain open

communication channels with student. Check/moderate test and exam papers.

Assist in updating curricula, courses and programs. Provide advice to other

healthcare professionals and run Skills Development Programmes to share

expertise. Participate in after-hours consultant call roster to ensure continuous

availability of expert Obstetrics and Gynaecology support. Provide direct

clinical care, supervision and management of high-risk cases. Ensure

appropriate documentation, handover processes and continuity of care for

weekend and after-hours services. Support budget planning and ensure

efficient resource use. Maintain discipline and promote a professional work

culture. Conduct performance appraisals.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No:

(013) 766 3103 / 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.

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. Valid driver’s licence. Be a South African citizen or a permanent residence of South Africa. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Medical management, written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills. Ensure effective delivery of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services according to current guidelines. Lead clinical governance activities, including audits, M&M reviews and quality improvement initiatives.

General: Represent own specialist discipline as a member of District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers, new-borns, and children at all levels within the health district. Manage patient flow and optimize theatre, ward, and outpatient services for safe, efficient care. Oversee clinical outcomes and ensure safe, evidence-based care. Strengthen medico-legal risk reduction, patient-safety measures and National Core Standards compliance within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. Manage patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Represent province at provincial/ national meetings/ forums. Ensure active CPD program is run in the Department. Supervise junior medical officers, registrars and interns in training. Ensure optimal training of registrars as per HPCSA guidelines. Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to registrars. Coordinate and deliver formal teaching activities, skills training and assessment preparation. Participate in assessments, monitor registrar progress, and contribute to curriculum development in collaboration with the academic division. Advice and guide students, teach under-and post graduate students. Maintain open communication channels with student. Check/moderate test and exam papers. Assist in updating curricula, courses and programs. Provide advice to other healthcare professionals and run Skills Development Programmes to share expertise. Participate in after-hours consultant call roster to ensure continuous availability of expert Obstetrics and Gynaecology support. Provide direct clinical care, supervision and management of high-risk cases. Ensure appropriate documentation, handover processes and continuity of care for weekend and after-hours services. Support budget planning and ensure efficient resource use. Maintain discipline and promote a professional work culture. Conduct performance appraisals.