13 Oct
Department of Health
Pretoria
Package: R1 271 901.00 per annum (Grade 1-3)Requirements:MBChB or equivalent qualification plus either MMED (PSYCH) or FC PSYCH (SA), registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist.Understanding of community psychiatry.Appropriate experience as a specialist.Ability to supervise and work in a multi-disciplinary team.Previous academic involvement and research training will be an added advantage.Generic knowledge and skills, including relevant ethics, laws, policies, guidelines, and regulations as per Departmental and HPCSA standards.Good interpersonal workplace relations, ability to work in a team, computer literacy,
and training skills.Valid driver's license.Duties:The post is a joint-appointment specialist psychiatrist post in Tshwane District, Gauteng Department of Health, and at the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria.The main task will be the provision of specialist mental health services in the district (PHC and hospitals), including Tshwane District Hospital.Involvement in general psychiatry work in the District as required.Designing and implementing community-based specialist outpatient psychiatric services and community-level outreach programs.Organizing and managing mental health clinical activities and services in a proficient and integrated manner.Supporting and collaborating with district Family Physicians and Primary Health Care practitioners in providing integrated comprehensive mental health care services.Facilitating intra-and inter-district referral pathways for mental health care services.Assisting with the development of protocols and procedures on mental health services across all levels of care in the District.Collaborating with non-health sectors within the District regarding identification, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of people with mental illness.Monitoring and evaluating services towards improved quality of mental health care, compliance with policies, guidelines, and statutory legislation.Involvement in research academic training and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students, medical officers, and other health care professionals.Conducting research and supervising research as part of the duties.General management and administration appropriate to the post, including involvement in District and University-related committees.An interest in further studies in psychiatry, for example, a doctoral degree, is advised.Notes:Applications must be submitted to First Floor Reception; Tshwane District Health Services, 3319 Fedsure Forum Building, Cnr Lillian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street PRETORIA; 0001, between 07h30 – 16h00 or can apply online at Gauteng professional job Centre (https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za).Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, failure to do so will result in disqualification of the application.A fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV.
No copies of qualifications or other attachments must be included with the application (Z83 and CV only).Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document and Qualifications. Candidates will also be required to submit proof of relevant documents to the Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview.Failure to submit all requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance and Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification).If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s)
to the advertised post(s).Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act; therefore, all appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the institution.People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Selected candidates will be subjected to medical assessment.Employer: Department of HealthClosing Date: 08-10-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have an MBChB or equivalent qualification plus either MMED (PSYCH) or FC PSYCH (SA)?Are you registered with HPCSA as a medical specialist?Do you have appropriate experience as a specialist?Please Note:Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving,
applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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▶️ Medical Specialist (Psychiatrist)
🖊️ Department of Health
📍 Pretoria