Medical Officer: Obstetrics & Gynaecology 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 2026/2027. BLS. Ability to work commuted overtime to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care.

Duties :

• Interview, examine, investigate, diagnose and manage patients in O&G (antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum care and gynaecology). 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.
• Departmental & Administrative: 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. Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams with nurses, midwives, registrars, anaesthetists 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 gynaecological acute care. Clinical independence with sound decision-making and risk-management ability. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and administrative competence. Ability to work under pressure and manage workload priorities. Commitment to professional ethics and continuous professional development.

Closing Date : 17-07-2026