Head: Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1: (DCST) Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Mpumalanga Department of Health

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.