Medical Specialist Grade 1 – 3 Session

Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent qualification; MMed (Ophthalmology) and FC Ophth (SA), or equivalent recognised specialist qualifications. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist Ophthalmologist.
• Medical Specialist Grade 1 no experience after registration with HPCSA,
• Medical Specialist Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA and
• Medical Specialist Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA in a normal Speciality.

Duties :

• Provide specialist and subspecialist ophthalmology services, ensuring effective, efficient and appropriate patient care within the Department. Assist the Chief Specialist and Head of Department with clinical service delivery, administrative responsibilities and the effective management of specialty clinics. Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to junior medical practitioners, ophthalmology registrars and fellows.
• Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduate medical students, postgraduate students and other healthcare professionals. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate academic activities, including research, where applicable.
• Perform any other duties as delegated by the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pretoria, and the Ophthalmology Unit at Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 19-11-2026