Sessional Ophthalmology Medical Specialist (Grade 1‑3)

About the role

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness seeks qualified Ophthalmology Medical Specialists on a sessional basis. Positions are available across three grades, allowing entry‑level specialists to senior practitioners to provide essential eye‑care services.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialist outpatient ophthalmology consultations and manage patient care.
• Conduct retinal‑onset‑prematurity (ROP) screening for neonates.
• Perform ophthalmic surgeries for patients referred from New Somerset Hospital at Eerste Rivier Hospital.
• Provide outreach support to surrounding district hospitals referring patients to New Somerset Hospital.

Required profile

• Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Grade‑specific experience: none for Grade 1, ≥5 years for Grade 2, ≥10 years for Grade 3.
• Strong ethical standards, clinical and counselling abilities, and leadership qualities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ophthalmologic surgery as primary surgeon.
• Expertise in trauma and emergency ophthalmology surgery.
• Capability in district‑level elective ophthalmology procedures.
• Experience with ROP screening of neonates.