• Reference Number : refs/019988
• Directorate : Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 790 077 – R 866 658 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms J Gaylard 011 470 9253/9244

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice). Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist and proof of current registration. Completion of community service as a Clinical Psychologist as required in South Africa. Experience: post-community service will be advantageous. Knowledge of legislation applicable to Clinical Psychology e.g., the Mental Healthcare Act and the Child Care Act. Applicants must have good analytical, report writing and communication skills (both written and verbal). Applicants must be computer literate and have time management skills. Experience in a Public Health Service environment would be an added advantage. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Render psychological services i.e., mental health promotion and psychoeducation, prevention, and management of mental health disorders; psychological assessment (including psychometric assessment); diagnosis where appropriate, and psychological interventions (including provision of psychological interventions to children, adolescents, and adults in the form of individuals, couples, parents, family and group counselling and psychotherapy). Provide consultation-liaison and crisis management services within the hospital. Render psychological services as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team. Provide training and supervision (where appropriate) to psychology students, interns, community service psychologists and psychiatry registrars. Academic responsibilities as joint appointee with WITS Department of Psychiatry, including attendance of required training seminars, supervision, and journal discussions, as well as research and teaching responsibilities where appropriate and required. Participation in Continued Professional Development. Administration and recordkeeping responsibilities. Participation in assigned Psychology Department activities, programmes, and projects.

Notes :

• PLEASE READ THE NOTES CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form. Candidates who apply online must also attach a new Z83 form. The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed CV. The information on the Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Hardcopy applications must be forwarded to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Admin Building, Cnr. Fuel and Oudtshoorn Street, Coronationville or be posted to Private Bag X20, Newclare 2112. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 27-02-2024

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.