MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY)

POST 33/196 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate
in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in
Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical
Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health
Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical
Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a
recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the
job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound clinical knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis and evidencebased management of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings. Effective and efficient administration, including
knowledge of the MHCA. Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
Teaching, training and clinical supervisory skills, applicable to the academic and clinical development of registrars and students. Knowledge of research
methodology and clinical audit processes, with the ability to critically appraise and conduct applied clinical research. Sound clinical judgement and decisionmaking skills, with the ability to represent the department or unit at multi-
disciplinary and clinical governance forums.
DUTIES : Clinical Service Provision, including oversight of Psychiatry Out-patients and the ECT service at GSH. Clinical Service Provision, including oversight and
leadership of the in- and out-patient components of the Klipfontein mental health district. Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff, including
registrars and students. Research and clinical audit activities. Effective and efficient administration of clinical records and patient reports. Support to the
Head of Department and Head of Clinical Unit in meeting requirements of the overall service, including representing the Department at the GSH PTC.
ENQUIRIES : Prof J Joska Tel No: (021) 404 2164 or email: John.Joska@uct.ac.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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 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)”.