HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal

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This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Kwazulu Natal. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

• ·An appropriate Medical and Specialist qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• ·At least five years’ experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• ·A valid driver’s licence
• ·Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including high-risk obstetrics, obstetric emergencies and complex gynaecological care
• ·Sound knowledge of applicable health and Public Service legislation, policies, clinical guidelines, professional ethics, patient safety and clinical governance requirements
• ·Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and teach medical officers, interns, students and members of the multidisciplinary team
• ·Strong strategic planning, service development, resource management, communication, negotiation, conflict- resolution, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• ·Ability to analyse clinical and service data, lead audits and qualify-improvement initiatives, and present clear reports to hospital and district management

Key Duties

• ·Lead, plan, coordinate and monitor a comprehensive specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including antenatal, labour ward, obstetric theatre, inpatient, outpatient and emergency gynaecological services
• ·Provide direct specialist care and expert consultation for high-risk, complex and referred patients and ensure appropriate escalation and continuity of care
• ·Ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care through approved policies, protocols, standard operating procedures and effective multidisciplinary teamwork
• ·Lead maternal, perinatal and gynaecological clinical governance, including morbidity and mortality reviews, patient-safety incident reviews, clinical audits, quality- improvement projects and implementation of corrective actions
• ·Coordinate referral pathways, outreach and specialist support to district hospitals and other referring facilities within the hospital’s drainage area, maintain effective liaison with tertiary and central referral services
• ·Develop and implement departmental operational plans, service targets, clinical risk controls and performance- monitoring systems aligned with hospital and Departmental priorities
• ·Manage and develop the medical workforce through appropriate deployment, duty rosters, supervision, mentorship, leave planning, performance management and succession planning
• ·Promote undergraduate, continuing professional development, skills transfer and clinically relevant research
• ·Ensure cost- effective stewardship of medicines, blood products, equipment, consumables, theatre time, beds and other scarce resources
• ·identify and escalate critical resource risks promptly

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