Medical Specialist REF NO: NE01/2026

SALARY

• Grade 1: R1 395 528 – R1 479 723 per annum
• Grade 2: R1 592 274 – R1 688 553 per annum
• Grade 3: R1 844 151 – R2 301 186 per annum
• All-inclusive salary packages, which consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules.
• Other benefits: Rural allowance 18% of basic salary. Commuted Overtime - Conditions applies.

CENTRE : Newcastle Regional Hospital

REQUIREMENTS

• Senior certificate/ Grade 12. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science MBChB an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in O&G. Current HPCSA registration 2026/2027.
• Grade 1 : No experience required. Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subjected to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with the HPCSA.
• Grade 2 : In addition to the requirements for a Grade 1 specialist post, a minimum of five 05 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in O&G is required for appointment as a grade 2 specialist.
• Grade 3: In addition to the requirements for a Grade 1 specialist post, a minimum of ten 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in O&G is required for appointment as a grade 3 specialist.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required: - Sound knowledge and experience in O&G. 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. Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development. Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline. assessment and management of patients.

DUTIES

• Strengthen and deliver Neonatal clinical services in the department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology at Newcastle Regional Hospital. Assist with the O&G services coordination between levels of care.
• Assist in quality improvement activities including clinical audit, data management, monitoring and evaluation and regular reporting on key indicators related to O&G burden of disease.
• Actively participate in the academic under-end post-graduate O&G training program including clinic teaching. Perform and supervise O&G operational research activities in the Speciality Department. Perform overtime as required in the Speciality Department. Participate in the academic and teaching programme and meetings in the O&G department.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary team discussions in the unit. Responsibility for care of patients in the out-patient and in-patient setting. Provide outreach to PCH's, CHC's and District Hospitals.