LETANG MATLALA
205 The Paragoon Observatory, Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate medical doctor with a strong commitment to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare. Recognised for clinical competence, thoroughness, and a proactive approach to learning. Highly motivated and self-directed, with a passion for women’s health and a particular interest in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Eager to contribute meaningfully as an obstetrics and gynaecology doctor while further advancing clinical, surgical, teaching, and research expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 1 Medical Officer
Mowbray Maternity Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Directed antenatal clinics, inpatient admissions, and a 9-bed labour ward, ensuring safe, high-quality obstetric care.
- Performed up to 15 caesarean sections weekly, gaining advanced surgical expertise in uterine artery ligations, B-Lynch sutures, placenta praevia deliveries, sterilizations, evacuations, cervical cerclages, and complex perineal tear repairs (including third- and fourth-degree).
- Introduced and implemented evidence-based treatment protocols, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
- Led comprehensive intrapartum care including amniotomies, induction/augmentation of labour, vacuum-assisted deliveries, episiotomies, perineal repairs, and the management of VBAC, pre-eclampsia, and other high-risk deliveries. Accepting referrals from MOUs, identifying and appropriately diverting and referring patients to tertiary hospital.
- Developed strong clinical judgment and confidence in independent decision-making.
- Delivered formal teaching sessions to fourth- and sixth-year medical students.
- Mentored junior medical staff, supporting professional growth and skill development.
- Led a quality assessment project on Group B Streptococcus management, improving adherence to intra-partum ampicillin administration protocols.
- Coordinated and presented at monthly morbidity and mortality meetings, including completion of BI and PIPP documentation.
Sessional Medical Officer
Medforum Mediclinic Dr Pitso EC
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Stabilised and managed emergency and trauma patients in acute settings.
- Gained insight into private healthcare systems and practices in South Africa.
- Developed skills in patient experience optimisation, conflict resolution, and cost-efficient clinical practice within the state healthcare context.
Community Service Medical Officer
Western Cape, Department Of Health, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Led casualty as the senior doctor during all after-hours calls, overseeing emergency care delivery.
- Managed the labour ward, providing comprehensive antenatal, intra-partum, and postnatal care
- Performed core obstetric procedures ( caesarean sections, sterilizations, evacuations, perineal and cervical tear repairs, neonatal resuscitation) and minor non-obstetric surgical procedures.
- Delivered extensive primary healthcare, triaging and referring high-risk patients appropriately, while navigating EMS communication, transfer delays, and balancing transfer risks versus benefits.
- Taught third- and fifth-year medical students through formal and informal teaching sessions.
- Presented at and contributed to weekly morbidity and mortality meetings.
Intern Medical Officer
Gauteng Department Of Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Completed medical internship with rotations across all prescribed disciplines.
- Served as Intern Representative (2021), overseeing call rosters, liaising with the intern curator and clinical managers, participating in disciplinary hearings, and advocating for the intern cohort.
- Strengthened organisational and conflict resolution skills through leadership responsibilities.
- Provided informal teaching to University of the Witwatersrand sixth-year medical students.
- Delivered and attended academic presentations, contributing to ongoing professional development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care protocols, improving service delivery.
- Conducted patient assessments, compiled medical histories, and enhanced diagnostic accuracy through physical examinations and interpretation of laboratory results.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile technique and preparing equipment to support optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma in Obstetrics
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Passed Written; Awaiting Orals06-2025
FCOG Part 1B
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Passed01-2023
FCOG Part 1A
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Passed01-2022
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Town
12-2019
National Senior Certificate -
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls
Pretoria12-2019
Skills
- Basic and advanced obstetric surgical techniques
- Caesarean section delivery
- Vaginal and Assisted vaginal delivery
- Evacuation of the uterus
- Repair of perineal tears and OASIS
- Salpingectomy
- Intercostal drain insertion
- ESMOE
- Adult and paediatric resuscitation; intubation and airway management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Resource awareness and allocation
- Patient health education
Certification
- Basic Life Support Classen & Classen - Pretoria, GP
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Classen And Classen - Pretoria
- Fundamentals of Emergency Care Course George Hospital; Division of Emergency Medicine - George, WC
- Basic Surgical Skills University of Pretoria - Pretoria, South Africa
- Basic Gynecological Scanning Ultrasound Workshop Impilo 'Medical Systems - Johannesburg, South Africa
- Basic Obstetric Scanning Ultrasound Workshop Impilo Medical Systems - Johannesburg, South Africa
- Fetal Surveillance in Labour Workshop Emeritus Professor P. Steer (2025)
- The University of Cape Town (UCT) Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Refresher Course ( Delegate 2025)
Timeline
Grade 1 Medical Officer
Mowbray Maternity Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Sessional Medical Officer
Medforum Mediclinic Dr Pitso EC
02.2023 - 10.2023
Community Service Medical Officer
Western Cape, Department Of Health, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2022
Intern Medical Officer
Gauteng Department Of Health
01.2020 - 12.2021
Diploma in Obstetrics
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
FCOG Part 1B
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
FCOG Part 1A
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Town
National Senior Certificate -
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls
Hobbies
- Gym F45
- Road running
- Travel
- Attending theatrical performances
References:
Name: Dr Moses Mandaha:
Institution: Mowbray Maternity Hospital
Designation: Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Contact number: 0610575298
Email address: moses.mandaha@uct.ac.za
Name: Dr Sive Ntunja
Institution: Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town
Designation: Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Contact number: 0787278022
Email address: ntnsic001@gmail.com
Name: Dr Thabiso Pitso
Institution: Dr Pitso EC Inc.
Designation: Medical Doctor, Founder & Clinical Lead
Contact number: 0837188026
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