Medical Officer Grade 1 to Grade 3 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Must be able to do a Caesarean section safely and without supervision. Must be able to perform assisted deliveries (vacuums) safely and without supervision Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory.

Duties:
Clinical management of all non-acute and emergency O&G presentation to the emergency centres (labour ward and gynae EC). Operating independently (theatre cases include complicated caesarean sections, laparotomies for ectopic pregnancies, evacuation of uterus, postpartum sterilizations). Managing critically ill patients including resuscitation. Management of early pregnancy complications which needs a basic O&G ultrasound competency. Supervision and teaching of students, interns and midwives. Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the department. Ensure a cost - efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.

Notes:
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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Enquiries: Dr T Hinkel Tel No: (021) 377-4757