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Head Of Clinical Department [Medical] Grade 1 - 2 [Obstetrics And Gynaecology]
Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMed/PhD (O & G) or FCOG (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
A minimum of five (7) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Proven experience in managing and coordinating clinical services within a hospital or academic department. Experience in teaching and learning, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Evidence of research activity and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The ability to interpret and implement policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Communication skills (verbal and written) Organizational, problem-solving and interventional skills. Ability to foster collaboration between the University and Hospital structures. This is a joint appointment between the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership in clinical service delivery, teaching, research, and academic administration within the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Duties :
The Head of Department (HOD): Obstetrics and Gynaecology will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecological services at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital cluster and University of Pretoria. The incumbent will oversee all clinical services within the Steve Biko Academic Hospital and cluster health establishments.
The deliverables include but are not limited to emergency and high-risk obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive health; ensure adherence to national standards and clinical governance requirements; lead maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews; supervise and mentor medical staff; lead and support undergraduate and postgraduate training where applicable; manage departmental human, financial and material resources efficiently; drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; and represent the department in hospital management and external stakeholder engagements in alignment with national health priorities.
The Head of Department (HOD) Obstetrics and Gynaecology will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership to the Tshwane cluster.
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