Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/272
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 3 (CLINICAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT OFFICE) (SESSIONAL) (20 HOURS PER WEEK) (Contract Until 31 March 2027)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreGroote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 29–30
- Circular Post
- 30/272
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Salary
- Grade 3: R 662 per hour
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 3: R 662 per hour
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
- Experience: 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: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of clinical workflows, patient pathways, patient safety principles and clinical governance frameworks with proven strategic and improvement practices.
- Appropriate experience in the implementation, coordination and facilitation of improvement initiatives (lean implementation) in the hospital setting.
- Appropriate experience supporting and facilitating a daily management system for operational teams.
- Appropriate experience with implementing interventions for patient centred healthcare.
- Ability to analyse complex clinical systems and utilise healthcare data to inform decision-making and service redesign.
Duties
- Provide clinical leadership and expert advice in the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic service improvement initiatives across the hospital.
- Analyse clinical pathways, patient flow, patient safety risks and operational processes to identify opportunities for system redesign and improved patient outcomes.
- Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of evidence-based improvement interventions aimed at enhancing quality of care, patient experience and operational efficiency.
- Coach and support managers, clinicians and frontline teams in the application of continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving approaches.
- Promote the integration of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety principles into routine operational management practices.
- Utilise clinical and operational data to monitor performance, evaluate interventions and guide decision-making.
- Coordinate innovation and improvement projects, monitor outcomes and provide reports on the impact of initiatives on patient care, service delivery and resource utilisation.
Enquiries
Mr G Hankey Tel No: (021) 404-3178
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration PUBLIC
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/272 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 3 (CLINICAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT OFFICE) (SESSIONAL) (20 HOURS PER WEEK)
(Contract Until 31 March 2027)
SALARY : Grade 3: R 662 per hour
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: 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: Valid
(Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of clinical workflows, patient pathways, patient safety principles and
clinical governance frameworks with proven strategic and improvement practices. Appropriate experience in the implementation, coordination and
facilitation of improvement initiatives (lean implementation) in the hospital setting. Appropriate experience supporting and facilitating a daily management
system for operational teams. Appropriate experience with implementing interventions for patient centred healthcare. Ability to analyse complex clinical
systems and utilise healthcare data to inform decision-making and service redesign.
DUTIES : Provide clinical leadership and expert advice in the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic service improvement initiatives across the hospital.
Analyse clinical pathways, patient flow, patient safety risks and operational processes to identify opportunities for system redesign and improved patient
outcomes. Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of evidence-based improvement interventions aimed at enhancing quality of care,
patient experience and operational efficiency. Coach and support managers, clinicians and frontline teams in the application of continuous improvement
methodologies and problem-solving approaches. Promote the integration of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety principles into
routine operational management practices. Utilise clinical and operational data to monitor performance, evaluate interventions and guide decision-making.
Coordinate innovation and improvement projects, monitor outcomes and provide reports on the impact of initiatives on patient care, service delivery and
resource utilisation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Hankey Tel No: (021) 404-3178
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
“Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
PUBLIC
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 to candidates 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)”. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
(Contract Until 31 March 2027)
SALARY : Grade 3: R 662 per hour
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: 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: Valid
(Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive knowledge of clinical workflows, patient pathways, patient safety principles and
clinical governance frameworks with proven strategic and improvement practices. Appropriate experience in the implementation, coordination and
facilitation of improvement initiatives (lean implementation) in the hospital setting. Appropriate experience supporting and facilitating a daily management
system for operational teams. Appropriate experience with implementing interventions for patient centred healthcare. Ability to analyse complex clinical
systems and utilise healthcare data to inform decision-making and service redesign.
DUTIES : Provide clinical leadership and expert advice in the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic service improvement initiatives across the hospital.
Analyse clinical pathways, patient flow, patient safety risks and operational processes to identify opportunities for system redesign and improved patient
outcomes. Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of evidence-based improvement interventions aimed at enhancing quality of care,
patient experience and operational efficiency. Coach and support managers, clinicians and frontline teams in the application of continuous improvement
methodologies and problem-solving approaches. Promote the integration of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety principles into
routine operational management practices. Utilise clinical and operational data to monitor performance, evaluate interventions and guide decision-making.
Coordinate innovation and improvement projects, monitor outcomes and provide reports on the impact of initiatives on patient care, service delivery and
resource utilisation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Hankey Tel No: (021) 404-3178
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
“Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
PUBLIC
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 to candidates 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)”. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.