MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1-3 REF NO: HRM 14/23 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Clinical
Salary:
Grade 1: R1 214 805 – R1 288 095 per annum
Grade 2: R1 386 069 – R1 469 883 per annum
Grade 3: R1 605 330 – R2 019 927 per annum
CENTRE : Sterkfontein Hospital
Requirements for the Medical Specialist Role
Grade 1: FCPsych (SA) and/or MMed (Psychiatry) and registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.
Grade 2: Additional 5 years since registration as a specialist.
Grade 3: Additional 10 years since registration as a specialist. The post is a joint appointment of the Gauteng Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry.
Duties
Clinical Service Delivery:
- Assess, treat, and monitor mental health care users in accordance with the Mental Health Care Act No 17 of 2002.
- Participate in forensic psychiatric work, including forensic assessments under section 79 of the Criminal Procedure Act and the management of state patients.
- Prepare psychiatric and medico-legal reports as needed.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Liaise with the Department of Justice.
Teaching and Training:
- Supervise, teach, and assess postgraduate and undergraduate students, including registrars, medical officers, medical students, psychology interns, occupational therapy students, and others.
- Participate in academic programs at Sterkfontein Hospital, including those scheduled by Wits University.
- Provide training and education to hospital staff upon request.
Administrative and Managerial:
- Participate in clinical audits.
- Offer input to management when appropriate.
- Handle clinical and forensic-related administrative tasks.
- Be a member of and actively participate in relevant committees.
Research:
- Actively engage in and promote the research program.
- Supervise and examine MMeds (Master of Medicine) candidates.
Enquiries
Dr T.A.S. Melapi Tel No: (011) 951 8341
Applications for Medical Specialist:
Sterkfontein Hospital, Private Bag X2010, Krugersdorp, 1740, or hand delivered to the application box at the entrance.
Note:
Applications must be submitted on fully completed new format Z83 (81/971431), fully completed CV. The department of Health is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment especially of race, gender and disability. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Find more opportunities here.
Closing Date:
03 November 2023, Time: 12H00