• Reference Number : refs/021355
  • Directorate : Psychiatry
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : R 949 146.00 per annum (all package inclusive)
  • Enquiries : Dr. PS Mazibuko Tel no: 012 521 4032/4143

Requirements :

  • MBCHB or equivalent. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner. Part 1 of the FC Psych and rotation in a Psychiatry unit as a Medical Officer for 6 months will serve as an added advantage.

Duties :

  • Patient Care: Offer comprehensive medical care to Psychiatry patients. Deal with referrals and transfer from 1, 2 and 3 facilities from the Hospital drainage Area. Daily ward rounds in the Psychiatry wards, level 1(problems) and daily inpatient and outpatient care. See consultations from other departments. Writing meticulous discharge summaries for all patients. Run Psychiatry patients and sub-specialty clinics. Up-referral of properly worked-up, appropriate patients to sub-specialties. Down-referral of all stable patients to level 1 clinics. Teaching: Formal training of Junior Medical Officers, Psychiatry Students and allied health workers. Mentorship of staff (Junior Medical Office, Nurses) in the Psychiatric Ward and Clinics and from facilities that refer to Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital. Outreaches Level and 2 3 Hospitals.

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. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method 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. ABT 06 (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. There is an erratum on number of posts advertised, from 2 posts to 4.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 06-09-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have MBChB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?
Are you currently registered as a Medical Practitioner for 2024/2025?

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.