Medical Officer Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Far East Rand Hospital) at SADOCS

Requirements :

• An appropriate minimum qualification (MBChB/MBBCh) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner for the year 2025/2026.
• BLS, Ability to work commuted overtime to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care. Must be available to resume duties immediately.

Duties :

• Interview, examine, investigate, diagnose and manage patients in O&G (antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum care and gynecology). Provide 24-hour clinical care, including labour ward and emergency duties.
• Perform relevant clinical procedures safely (e.g., assisted deliveries, manual vacuum aspiration) as per competency and departmental policy.
• Attend meetings such as mortality and morbidity, near-miss and other quality assurance forums. Complete medico-legal documents (e.g., death certificates, clinical notes) accurately and timeously.
• Ensure accurate clinical record keeping and adherence to National Core Standards and internal protocols. Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teamwork & Teaching: Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams with nurses, midwives, registrars, anesthetists and other departments. Supervise and support junior staff (interns, community service doctors) as required.
• Engage in departmental teaching, training and research activities when applicable. After-Hours & On-Call: Participate in commuted overtime and after-hours duty rosters. Provide emergency cover including obstetric emergencies and gynecological acute care.

Closing Date : 10-02-2026