Re-advertisement – Medical Officer Grade 1-3 Opthalmology Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. An MBBCh/MBChB degree or equivalent medical qualification is required.
• Must be currently registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Officer/Medical Practitioner authorised to practise independently and must hold a valid HPCSA registration certificate and current annual registration to practise.
• A post-basic qualification in Ophthalmology will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Render an efficient and cost-effective Ophthalmology service to patients managed by the institution. Ensure effective and efficient administration of the Opthalmology Division.
• Ensure the rational use of resources (medical/surgical sundries and equipment) and apply antibiotic stewardship, patient audits and Clinical Governance. Ensure appropriate training of all clinical staff within the department.
• Organize and partake in Outreach and Support services. Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like morbidity and mortality meetings, near miss meetings and completing MEDICO legal documents timeously. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). Participate in the after-hours call system (Commuted overtime is compulsory)

Closing Date : 04-09-2026