MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 – 3 REF NO: REFS/BGH /2023/11/01 (X1
POST)
Directorate: Directorate: Medical
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R1 214 805 – R2 001 927 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Bertha Gxowa Hospital
REQUIREMENTS:
Appropriate qualification in psychiatry (FC Psych (SA). MMed (Psych) or equivalent qualification recognised by the HPCSA), which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as an independent specialist psychiatrist. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to fulfil the required teaching and training requirements. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to mental health care users. Adequate interpersonal skills as well as professional and ethical conduct at all times. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES:
- Management of services within the Mental Health Unit both Clinical and Administrative.
- Provide a direct clinical service and manage a Mental Health Unit inpatient and outpatient unit.
- The provision of care, treatment and rehabilitation to mental health care users within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002); involvement in other general psychiatry work as needed.
- Provide outreach services to District Health services, Provincial Officer. Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers and psychiatry registrars, as well as other personnel (e.g. nurses, etc.).
- To stimulate, assist with and conduct research relevant to the Gauteng Department of Health and Department of Psychiatry.
- To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities when necessary. Administrative duties. Active participation in hospital management committees.
- To assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital.
- Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities.
- To liaise with external stakeholders when appropriate. To always maintain professional and ethical conduct.
APPLICATIONS:
should be submitted at the Bertha Gxowa Hospital. Admin Building ground floor, Foyer Area, Germiston. Bertha Gxowa Hospital, Angus Street, Germiston or posted to Private Bag X1035, Germiston, 1400.
NOTE:
People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. P.L. Khumalo Tel No: (011) 278 7669
CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2023
