About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and passionate Medical Specialist to join the team at Leratong Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Krugersdorp, Gauteng. This role is vital to the healthcare community, focusing on the overall clinical management of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit. As a Medical Specialist, you will play a crucial role in not only supervising medical officers and clinical associates but also in mentoring junior doctors, ensuring that quality patient care is at the forefront of your responsibilities.
Working daily at Leratong Hospital, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that strives to improve patient outcomes. This position is not just about managing patients; it’s about leading initiatives that enhance service delivery and contribute positively to the health and well-being of the community. Your expertise will assist the hospital in evolving towards a regional mother facility, thereby reducing unnecessary referrals and ensuring that patients receive the care they need closer to home.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare services to all South Africans. With a mission to promote health and prevent illness, the department plays a vital role in shaping the public health landscape. Working for this department means being part of a larger vision aimed at improving health services and outcomes, which is profoundly meaningful for both the individuals served and the community at large.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the clinical management of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit, ensuring compliance with national standards.
- Supervise and mentor medical staff, including junior doctors and clinical associates, to promote effective patient treatment.
- Manage outpatient department patients and participate actively in the hospital’s clinical management team.
- Develop and implement treatment protocols and guidelines for obstetric and gynaecological care.
- Engage in clinical auditing and improve data collection practices among healthcare professionals.
- Address stakeholder complaints and conflicts effectively within the unit.
- Contribute to academic activities and assist with ongoing training and education for staff.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- No prior experience required after registration with HPCSA.
- Knowledge of relevant patient care guidelines and national core standards.
- Strong communication and team-building skills.
- Familiarity with human resource policies, management of staff leaves, and procurement procedures.
- Ability to effectively manage conflicts and stakeholder relationships.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: – http//www.professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetric and Gynae.
Knowledge of relevant patient care guidelines and regulated norms and standards (National core standards) Knowledge of annual performance plan objectives and priorities in relation to programmes e.
g.
patient experience of care programs to improve clinical services.
Good communication and team building skills.
Human resource policies and labour relations, management of staff leaves, teaching skills and demonstration skills, ability to be a team member on a leading role, knowledge of procurement procedures and supply chain principles, knowledge of finance regulations i.
e.
, management of donations.
Job Duties
Overall clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit.Supervision of medical officers, intern doctors, clinical associates, students, registrars and other clinical staff.
Managing patients in outpatient departments and functioning in a multi-disciplinary team.
Be part of the hospital clinical management team, District Health Service in the hospital.
Reports to the Head of Clinical unit and the Clinical Manager of Leratong Regional Hospital.
Manage, develop, supervise, and implement obstetric treatment protocols, guidelines for effective management of Obstetric and Gynae patients.
Mentors and educates junior doctors with direct and indirect supervision to empower medical staff to execute treatment of patients effectively and efficiently.
Improve patient/ Client care through implementation of appropriate evaluation methods, tools, protocols & procedures.
Assist the hospital in addressing the business model moving towards regional mother facility, reduce referrals and manage patient effectively, manage and supervise Obstetrics and Gynaecology prevention and improved approaches, manage ICU and High care patients with a multidisciplinary approach involving internal medicine.
Improve patient record keeping, enhance accessibility of Clinical Service, involved in clinical auditing, Improve Data collection among doctors and nurses.
Ensure compliance with the National Core Standards/ ideal hospital Framework.
Ensure compliance with code of conduct and public service Act, Regulations, and PFMA.
Assist in managing internal and external stakeholder complaints & conflict effectively, within the unit.
Permanent residence or South African citizenship in essential.
Contribute to the academic Activities of the Hospital.
To perform commuted Overtime duties.
