Job Requirements
MB; ChB Degree; Medical Specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Current registration as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Additional Qualification: Certification with HPCSA as a reproductive Medicine specialist NB: Candidates with no Certificate but with proven interest and experience in Reproductive health will be considered if no suitable candidate is found. Experience: Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist- Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 3: Ten (10) years and above appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound clinical knowledge and experience in Obstetrics and Gyn ecology. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills.
Duties
Management of clinical services as delegated. Outpatient and inpatient clinical responsibilities with after-hour participation in IALCH (within the sub-discipline and other Obs and Gynae services) as per the departmental call roster. Develop and grow the clinical platform for management of patients with reproductive challenges. Participate in the development and on-going provision of under- and post- graduate health personnel teaching as per the academic program of the department. Participate in the Quality Improvement Programmes of the Department. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards. Maintain necessary discipline over staff under his/her control. Attend to administrative matters as pertains to the Department. Be involved in community-orientated programmes (outreach) including the provision of expert advice and services to all health facilities within the province as delegated. Please
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime)
Location
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) and rotations through the Durban Metropolitan Complex of hospitals as delegated by the Head of Department (outreach)
How to Apply
Prof Sebitloane Tel No: (031) 260 4390 / ngubaneg3@ukzn.ac.za
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za
Apply Before:
28 September 2026
Reference No:
MEDSPEC
Additional Information
This is a service post, and is not necessarily linked to being trained as a subspecialist in the sub-discipline – the latter requires separate
