To develop and implement a sustainable, coordinated, integrated and comprehensive health system at all levels, based on the Primary Health Care approach through the District Health System, to ensure universal access to health care.
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Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 Psychiatry Department
Senior Certificate/ National Senior Certificate. MBCHB Qualification PLUS Registered as a Specialist Psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). FCP Psych (SA). MMed or Equivalent.
Three years’ experience after Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist: Psychiatrist. Unendorsed valid code EB driver’s license (Code 08). Clinical, administration and management’s abilities. At least 1 year management and administration experience.
DUTIES :
Provide specialist psychiatric care, assessment and evaluations of mental healthcare users (MHCU’s) both in institution and community where indicated. Provide academic teaching and clinical training to the students and trainees in Medical, Nursing and Allied Professions.
Provide Specialist advice guidance and training to the clinical paramedical and management staff both within the tertiary services and as part of outreach to Area 2. Participate in development guidelines, protocols and referral pathways for the management of MHCU’s.
Ensure the effective, efficient and economical use of allocated resources inclusive of human resources stimulate, participate in and supervise research. Stimulate, participate and supervise research.
Ensure all relevant policies and clinical protocols are in place. Participate in all hospital committees. Ensure that clinical audits are performed.