• Reference Number : REFS/020232
• Directorate : CLINICAL
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1 – R 906 540.00 – R 975 738. (All-inclusive salary package) GRADE 2 – R 1 034 373.00 – R 1 129 116.00. (All-inclusive salary package) GRADE 3 – R 1 197 150.00 – R 1 491 627.00. (All-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Dr. Ronelle Price-Hughes Ronelle.Price-Hughes@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification which allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry as well as a Diploma in Mental Health will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development, and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans. The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work within a multi-disciplinary team and to report all conflict of interest and corruption. Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Clinical and overtime duties performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Notes :

• Application must be submitted to: Tara the H. Moross Centre C/O HR Section, 50 Saxon Road Hurlingham 2196, or be posted to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre Private Bag X7, Randburg,2125. Online applications will not be accepted. Tara Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability, and gender. Applications must consist of a fully completed and signed new (effective from 01/01/2021) Z83 (81/971431) form with a comprehensive CV containing at least two (2) contactable references. Recently certified (less than 6 months) copies of qualifications, ID, Statutory Registrations, or other relevant certificates need not be attached when applying for the post. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. The relevant reference number / post number must be quoted in the application form. Applicants may be subjected to an assessment test. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Helen Joseph Hospital, Sterkfontein Hospital, Tara Hospital, Westrand District, Central Wits District, Sedibeng Hospital, Ekurhuleni Health District

Closing Date : 22-03-2024

Please Notes :

• 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.