PSYCHOLOGIST GRADE 1 REF NO: NCDOH 28/2023 (X1 POST)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R790 077 per annum, (all–inclusive package)
CENTRE: Barkly West (Frances Baard District)
REQUIREMENTS:
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Psychologist in the registration category (e.g. Clinical, Counselling and Research Psychology). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in any of the identified registration categories. Appropriate/recognisable years of experience as Psychologist after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in any of the identified categories. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non – South African citizens. A valid driver`s licence. Skills Profile: Critical thinking, Social responsibility, organizational, keen observation, active listening, empathy and sympathy, written and verbal skills.
DUTIES:
- Render effective psychological services to the rehabilitation unit, Psychiatric ward and out patients.
- Provide in service training and continuous professional development.
- Implement the therapeutic programme within the assessments.
- Be responsible for individual and group psychotherapy.
- Patient and family orientation and counselling.
- Provide psychological support for social and vocational reinsertion principle in are of responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to Batho Pele Principles within the department.
- Perform psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services.
- Display a concern for patients. Be responsible for awareness and training.
APPLICATIONS:
Please note applications can be hand delivered to the front reception of James Exum Building or e-mailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za
NOTE:
Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Northern Cape Department of Health. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts.
ENQUIRIES: Mr ND Mohamad Tel No: (053) 861 4770 or Ms JF Williams Tel No: (053) 861 1008
CLOSING DATE: 18 December 2023
