• Reference Number : refs/035280
• Directorate : MENTAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 – R 1 078 116.00 per annum( inclusive remunerative package)
• Enquiries : Dr K Maaroganye Tel No: 011 876- 1717/1793

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Basic medical degree (MBBCH or equivalent) and currently registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical practitioner. Less than 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer. Relevant experience working in mental health /Psychiatry is required. Post graduate diploma/degree in Mental Health/Psychiatry will be an advantage. RECOMMENDATIONS: Experience working in district health services (including in clinics). Experience in general medical practice, mental health care, PHC, HAST, EBM and use of current clinical protocols. Requisite clinical skills include consultation, history taking, examination, clinical assessment, management procedures and ensuring continuity of patient care. Good professional attitude/conduct, good communication skills, good professional ethics, team work ability, good medical records keeping. Willingness to work/participate in outreach programmes in any PHC facility in the district service. COMPETENCY PROFILE: Appropriate treatment of mental health conditions to prevent relapse. Ability to refer patients, make recommendations, provide advice and deliver information in the form of reports to all disciplines in the district mental health team. Ensuring proper referrals between hospitals and clinic and completion of correct referral documents from community to hospital. Following correct procedures for the down referrals of clients. Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and work together with nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers for optimal patients management.

Duties :

• Support the provision of PHC services in the Community Health Centers, clinics and District hospitals within the district health services (DHS) by providing optimal mental health care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through integrated approach programmes. Participate in 24hour PHC services including Medico-legal and EMS. Use protocols and guidelines in patient management and ensure appropriate referrals services in accordance with national and provincial strategies. Give caregivers skills to manage patients optimally. Assist the facility in ensuring that it has adequate and correct medication for service users. Support the development of the Mental Health/Psychiatry in the district and participate in academic teaching and learning Mental Health, Family medicine & PHC units in the district. Support the training and the CPD/CME activities for nurses, intern and community services doctors in the district. Support/participate in the development of district research projects. Perform any other duties delegated by Supervisor/Manager.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022 , applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENU HEALTH DISTRICT

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

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.