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HEAD CLINICAL UNIT - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY: GRADE 1

Department of Health Other Posts · gauteng

Salary band

R 2 168 145

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

WRHDS/01/08/2026

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Department

Department of Health Other Posts

Directorate

West Rand District Specialists Team – Obstetrics and

Location

West Rand Health District

Salary

Grade 1: R2 168 145 per annum, (all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules)

Requirements

MBChB Qualification or equivalent, HPCSA Registration as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with HPCSA for 2026 / 2027. A minimum of five (5) years post registration experience as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. A valid driver’s license. Other Skills/Requirements: Sound knowledge of clinical and patient management skills within the discipline. Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients as well as ability to deal with all emergencies. Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS provision and management relevant to local situation. Leadership, decision making, communication, problem solving and conflict management skills. Sound medical ethical practice skills. Knowledge of Human Resource Management and of current Health and Public Servants Legislations, regulations and policy. Patient and staff satisfaction always; smooth service management; secure operational cost control; and quality checks occur uninterrupted; and Maintain record keeping. Supervision and leadership insight: Strive to have the ability or quality to motivate and inspire others to achieve the set goal; and command the process of planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling activities. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents; and display the capacity in human resource planning and people management. Computer literate.

Duties

Provision of specialist services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Capacity building in PHC/District hospital and provision of outreach services with focus on improving women health. Reduction in maternal and perinatal mortality and development of intervention to most common cause of maternal deaths including HIV/AIDS. Develop a CPD programme in all hospitals in the district. 88

Enquiries

Ms. T.H.E Karigani Tel No: (011) 953 2152 (Monday to Friday: from 08h00 to 16h00)

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Requirements

·MBChB Qualification or equivalent, HPCSA Registration as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
·Registration with HPCSA for 2026 / 2027
·A minimum of five (5) years post registration experience as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
·A valid driver’s license
·Other Skills/Requirements: Sound knowledge of clinical and patient management skills within the discipline
·Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients as well as ability to deal with all emergencies
·Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS provision and management relevant to local situation
·Leadership, decision making, communication, problem solving and conflict management skills
·Sound medical ethical practice skills
·Knowledge of Human Resource Management and of current Health and Public Servants Legislations, regulations and policy

Key Duties

·Provision of specialist services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
·Capacity building in PHC/District hospital and provision of outreach services with focus on improving women health
·Reduction in maternal and perinatal mortality and development of intervention to most common cause of maternal deaths including HIV/AIDS
·Develop a CPD programme in all hospitals in the district

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
✓Submit your complete application package to recruitment.westrand@gauteng.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the HEAD CLINICAL UNIT - OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY: GRADE 1 position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 2 168 145. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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