Psychiatric jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

EXPERIENCE

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

ENQUIRIES

Prof L Koen Tel no. (021) 940-8718; liezle.koen@westercape.gov.za

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Clinical, leadership, administrative, teaching, and mentoring skills. Appropriate experience in Psychiatry. Excellent clinical consultation, management and procedural skills. Computer literacy in MS Office. Good professional attitude. Excellent communication skills.

NOTE

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Coordination and provision of specialist psychiatric care to in- and outpatients at Stikland Hospital and outreach support in the respective sub-structures as designated. Management of and compliance with designated and relevant clinical governance, corporate governance and administrative requirements on hospital level. Participation in clinical governance of the mental health service ecosystem as designated and appropriate. Leadership of an integrated multidisciplinary clinical team. Clinical supervision and training of registrars and junior staff. Creativity to develop new ideas in conjunction with ecosystem role-players which has the potential to result in positive changes to existing processes. Academic teaching, training and research (NB: The post is a joint appointment with the Department of Psychiatry; University of Stellenbosch). Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willing and able to work shifts. Willing and able to work with patients with infectious diseases. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness and ability to travel. Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.