About the Role
The Leratong Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join its dynamic team in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. This essential role involves the overall clinical management of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit, where you will supervise medical officers, intern doctors, and clinical associates. Your work will have a direct impact on patient care, as you will manage both outpatient departments and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance healthcare services for the community.
As a Medical Specialist, you will play a crucial part in the hospital’s clinical management team, contributing to the District Health Service’s vision of providing exceptional healthcare. Your expertise will not only improve the management of obstetric and gynaecology patients but also facilitate education and mentorship for junior doctors, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with national healthcare protocols. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and the broader community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to delivering quality healthcare services across South Africa. It focuses on enhancing the health status of individuals and communities by ensuring access to comprehensive health services and promoting healthy lifestyles. Working at Leratong Hospital means being part of a mission that prioritises patient-centered care while fostering professional development and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit.
- Supervise and mentor medical officers, interns, and other clinical staff.
- Manage patient care in outpatient departments and participate in multidisciplinary team efforts.
- Develop and implement obstetric treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Conduct clinical audits and improve patient record keeping.
- Address complaints and conflicts effectively within the clinical unit.
- Contribute to academic activities within the hospital.
- Ensure compliance with National Core Standards and public service regulations.
What You’ll Need
- Appropriate qualification for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- No experience required post-registration with HPCSA.
- Knowledge of patient care guidelines and regulated norms (National core standards).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of human resource policies and labour relations.
- Ability to manage staff leave and demonstrate teaching skills.
- Familiarity with procurement procedures and finance regulations.
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.
