Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Otorhinolaryngology) (Sessional:10 Hours Per Week)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Otorhinolaryngology) (Sessional:10 Hours Per Week) in Rural Health Services, based in George Regional Hospital. This is a contract post. (Contract) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 16 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates are subjects to a practical test. 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).

Responsibilities

• Provision of definitive Otorhinolaryngology care within the scope of a regional hospital service, including assessment, management, elective surgery, ongoing care, and appropriate referral of complex cases in accordance with established referral pathways to tertiary facilities.
• Delivery of high-quality, patient-centred Otorhinolaryngology services, ensuring efficient management of patient workload while maintaining clinical standards, patient safety, and service satisfaction.
• Support and supervision of junior medical staff in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of Otorhinolaryngology conditions, including bedside and procedural guidance within the clinical environment.
• Commitment to structured teaching and training of junior doctors, interns, and other healthcare professionals through informal bedside teaching, as well as formal academic activities such as lectures, tutorials, and case discussions.
• Render an efficient, cost-effective high-quality clinical service to patients managed by the hospital and district as the Rural East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality.
• Active participation in departmental training programmes, continuing medical education (CME) activities, workshops, and professional development forums relevant to Otorhinolaryngology and district/regional service delivery.
• Involvement in clinical audits, quality assurance processes, and service improvement initiatives to strengthen Otorhinolaryngology service delivery within the district and regional health system.
• Participation in data collection, clinical data management, and reporting of service statistics to support governance, monitoring, and planning of Otorhinolaryngology services.
• Support clinical governance and administrative functions within the Otorhinolaryngology service, including medico-legal documentation, reporting requirements, staff-related administration, and compliance with departmental policies and protocols.
• Active participation in the development and maintenance of clinical guidelines, protocols, and referral systems to ensure safe and effective Otorhinolaryngology service delivery within a regional hospital platform.
• Strong ethical standards and sound clinical judgement, with appropriate counselling skills for patients and families.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organisational skills suitable for a multidisciplinary regional hospital environment.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
• Grade 2: at least 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
• Grade 3: at least 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Good work etiquette
• Excellent communication skills
• Conflict management
• Cost conscious care provision
• Manage own theatre lists and provide clear guidance on outpatient bookings
• Good technology and computer skills, problem-solving experience, leadership and mentoring experience
• Performance of audits, research and publications
• Experience in teaching, conducting and supervising research
• Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively