• Reference Number : refs/020575
• Directorate : Clinical Psychology
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 703 409.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr F. Ubogu Tell 011 488 3805 Ms M.P. Rapetswa Tell 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Pyschologist in a relevant registration category. Registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in any of the identified categories. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Clinical Pyschologist after registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Pyschologist. The following will be added advantages: A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Clinical Pyschologist post community service. Broad experience working in a psychiatric setting is re required. Previous management experience of a psychology team. A PhD. The candidate must be abreast of the Mental Health Care Act and other laws and policies pertaining to the field. A sound knowledge of professional ethics. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment skills.

Duties :

• Manage all academic and clinical activities within the Department of Clinical Psychology. Identify gaps in service delivery for both adult and child units. Provide expert knowledge to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Coordinate the ongoing delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching in psychology department, including supervision of intern and community service psychologists. Set norms and standards and promote the maintenance of service delivery and quality outputs in the department. Manage the PMDS of psychologists in adult and child units. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance at CMJAH and the cluster. Provide academic leadership as a joint appointee with University of the Witwatersrand and assist in strengthening the relationship between the university and GDoH. Develop the academic career paths of all joint staff, including enhancing research output and training.

Notes :

• Manage all academic and clinical activities within the Department of Clinical Psychology. Identify gaps in service delivery for both adult and child units. Provide expert knowledge to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Coordinate the ongoing delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching in psychology department, including supervision of intern and community service psychologists. Set norms and standards and promote the maintenance of service delivery and quality outputs in the department. Manage the PMDS of psychologists in adult and child units. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance at CMJAH and the cluster. Provide academic leadership as a joint appointee with University of the Witwatersrand and assist in strengthening the relationship between the university and GDoH. Develop the academic career paths of all joint staff, including enhancing research output and training. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, African Males, African Females, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, and White Males are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 31-05-2024

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.