MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY) Chief

POST 18/235 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
CENTRE : Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical
Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community
Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a
Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a
recognised foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South
Africa. 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.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation. Proven knowledge of public health policies,
guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Patient-centred services are delivered through comprehensive, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality care that provides a
patient experience aligned with the values of the Western Cape Department of
Health and Wellness. Clinical governance is strengthened through a sustained culture of continuous quality improvement and ongoing departmental research
to remain current with clinical developments. Teaching and learning are promoted through creating a supportive learning environment for students,
junior staff, and peers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while continually updating one’s own knowledge and skills. Outreach and support
activities focus on strengthening and improving service delivery across the
Rural Central Ecosystem. Corporate governance is upheld through effective and efficient financial and physical resource management, together with full
adherence to all people management requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Dr E Manefeldt, tel. no. (023) 348-1100
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration 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 on health professionals 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).
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM