• Reference Number : refs/021015
• Directorate : Psychiatry Department
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 271 901.00 Per Annum Plus benefits
• Enquiries : Dr R Brummerhoff Tell: 011 489 1011

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification in psychiatry which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist psychiatrist or proof of application for registration with HPCSA. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. Interest in child and adolescent psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to mental health care users.

Duties :

• General psychiatry work as needed including Child and Adolescent services. Consultation Liaison with other disciplines as needed. Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers, and psychiatric registrars on the topic of psychiatry, 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 when necessary. After hour duties done at Helen Joseph Hospital Psychiatry Unit which also covers Rahima Moosa Hospital Mental Health Services. 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 :

• Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated cv. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. Please take note that online applications will not be considered due to technical challenges that the institution has been experiencing. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 02-08-2024

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.