• Reference Number : refs/019614
• Directorate : Psychiatry
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : Grade 1: R 1 214 805.00, Grade 2: R 1 386 069.00, Grade 3 : R 1 605 330.00 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package), plus commuted overtime
• Enquiries : Dr K.Matea Tel No:012 529 3203

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Grade 1: No experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 (Five) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 (Ten) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Registration as a Medical Specialist with the HPCSA in the category-Public/Independent practice and current annual registration with HPCSA.

Duties :

• Sound knowledge and skills in Psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of Legislation, Policies and Procedures pertaining to Mental Health Care Users. 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 Psychiatric work as needed. In the Forensic Unit: to conduct Mental observations in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act (No 51 of 1977); care, treatment and rehabilitation of State Patients in terms of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002); involvement in other Forensic Psychiatry work as needed. Teaching and training of Medical Students, Medical Officers and Psychiatric Registrars, as well as other personnel (e.g. Nurses, etc.). To stimulate, assist with and conduct research in the field of Psychiatry. To Supervise and Manage Junior Staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities if and when necessary. Administrative duties. Active participation in Hospital 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.

Notes :

• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “ refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Applications can be delivered to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, 3111 Setlogelo Drive, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208 Nurses Home Block 13(HR Registry) or posted to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Private Bag X422, Pretoria 0001. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently faced with, applicants are encouraged to apply using any of the above methods. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right to fill this position. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC)- Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within OHS Act 85 of 1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital joint with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences

Closing Date : 02-02-2024

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.