MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1-3: OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY REF

NO: MPDOH/JUL/25/148

SALARY :

Grade 1: R1 341 855 – R1 422 810 per annum

Grade 2: R1 531 032 – R1 623 609 per annum

Grade 3: R1 773 222 – R2 212 680 per annum

CENTRE :

Mapulaneng Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2025).
• A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience  after registration with a recognized Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as  a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for foreign qualified  employees.

Grade: 2: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience after registration  with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). A minimum of  six (6) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign  health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist  (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees.

Grade 3: A  minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as  Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of eleven (11) years’ elevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees.

 

Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required:

Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical  discipline. Sound clinical knowledge. Competency and skills in general clinical  domains. The ability to work independently and under pressure and beyond  normal working hours and work with diverse team.

 

Good communication,  leadership, interpersonal, and engage when necessary. Knowledge of current  health policies, legislation, programs and priorities within the domain. Ability to  teach and guide junior staff within the department.

Behavioural Attributes:

Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.

DUTIES :

Supervising the management of and managing Obstetrics & Gynaecology and coordinate services. To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that consistent with standards of patient care. Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility. Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols.

 

Participate in academic and training programs. Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development. Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services maintained. Comply with the performance Management and Development System (conducting quarterly reviews and final assessment).

ENQUIRIES :

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile

Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.

Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

 

NURSE GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL: PALLIATIVE CARE)

 

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

SALARY :

 

Grade 1: R307 473 per annum
Grade 2: R375 480 per annum
Grade 3: R451 533 per annum

CENTRE :

New Somerset Hospital

REQUIREMENTS :

 

Minimum educational qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse and Midwifery or Psychiatry (where applicable).

Registration with a Professional Council:

• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatry (where applicable).

Experience:

Grade 1:

None.

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing
  after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, night duty, and perform overtime as required.
• Willingness to undergo palliative care training.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of nursing and public service legislation and policies.
• Knowledge of legal framework and regulations regarding nursing practice.
• Good leadership and people management skills, maintain constructive relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the provision of holistic institutional nursing care to patients in an environment that promotes core values and human dignity.
• Ensure that quality of nursing care is facilitated cost effectively, efficiently, and equitably whilst at the same time ensuring compliance to the requirements of professional and ethical practices.
• Ensure realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Palliative unit with regard to inpatient and outpatient care.
• Ensure supportive role from ward staff i.r.o end of life patients, receiving and referrals of patients, performing patient assessments, and ensuring patients are appropriately managed and monitored by mentoring and guiding ward staff appropriately.
• Ensure that effective health promotion and comprehensive health care are in place for the treatment of patients and ensure the effective utilisation of resources to provide quality and sustainable patient care.
• Coordination of relevant monthly meetings, liaison and communication with multi-disciplinary teams, effective utilisation of training and research opportunities, and effective administrative management of reporting on Palliative care.

 

ENQUIRIES :

 

Ms S Basardien Tel No: (021) 402-6485

APPLICATIONS :

 

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

NOTE :

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.
• Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
• This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration with the SANC (including individuals who must apply for change of registration status).
• The pool of applicants will be considered for the same vacant posts within Chief

Directorate:

 

• Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
• Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

CLOSING DATE : 14 March 2025

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