• Reference Number : REFS/020231
• Directorate : CLINICAL
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 906 540.00 (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. Registration with the HPCSA as independent Medical Practitioner and proof of current registration. Post Qualification, at least 6 months of clinical psychiatry experience on the Gauteng Health Facilities affiliated to the University of Witwatersrand (WITS) academic platform. Recommended: Additional qualification i.e., Part I of the FCPsych (SA) and/or the Diploma in Mental Health will serve as an additional advantage.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment of psychiatric patients, 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 and preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Proper record keeping of all laboratory results. Participation in wards / departmental administrative duties. Commitment to high level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work responsibly within a multi-disciplinary team and reporting of all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participate 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. Registrars will be expected to perform clinical and overtime duties at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as satellite sites e.g., Witrand/Tshepong hospital complex. Academically, attend the psychiatry teaching programme as per the department of Psychiatry at Wits University, conduct research under supervision, with respect to the attainment of the MMED degree, train in the various psychotherapy modalities; teach and supervise medical and undergraduate students as well as medical interns.

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.