Head of Clinical Department at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist: Psychiatry. Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist: Psychiatry.
• A minimum of 7 years of appropriate experience in Psychiatry as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience in management in clinical setting (Head of Clinical Unit/Department or similar). Either a qualification in Forensic Psychiatry subspeciality or a minimum of 3 years of experience in forensic psychiatry.
• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint). Sound knowledge of government regulations, policies and acts. The ability to interpret and implement policies.
• Project management skills. Teambuilding, people and interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (verbal and written) Organizational, problem solving and interventional skills.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic to contribute to the psychiatric care and services. The ability to work under pressure, lead transformational change in a complex environment and the ability to manage change in the department. Experience in administration, finance, education and research.
• A special interest or expertise in a branch of the specialty (this experience should be in terms of clinical service provision, teaching, administration and research).
• Additional qualifications/training in Psychiatry specialties, a higher degree in Health Science (PhDs) other than the degree for specialization and experience in the Public Sector will be an advantage.

Duties :

• Co-ordinate, manage and administer efficient and cost-effective psychiatric services at the institution. Manage human resources in the clinical department, including Clinical Support and Therapeutic Services (CSTS) and support staff members. This includes recruitments, performance management and development, department’s workplan management and work allocation.
• Oversee the management of financial and other resources allocated to the clinical department. Oversee and ensure good governance in the department, clinical governance and quality assurance in the hospital.
• Perform clinical service delivery including overtime services when required. Manage all stakeholders’ involvement with the Clinical Department including the University, SAPS, DoJ and GDoH. Involvement with the Policies and planning of the Hospital, in keeping with the Operational and Strategic Plans for GDoH.
• This includes liaison with all relevant entities linked with GDoH and the NDoH. Maintain service relationships with other health facilities in the areas that is serviced by Sterkfontein Hopsital, as well as beyond the Province as needed. Provide administrative, managerial and governance inputs to the hospital’s management structures where appropriate. Ensure the coordination of activities necessary for quality and efficient 24-hour Patient Care.
• Participate in Clinical Care Audits, Risk Management and other strategies to improve patient outcomes. Oversee and maintain research in the department.
• Oversee the management and provision of appropriate and relevant teaching and training in psychiatry, including undergraduate, postgraduate and subspecialty training.
• Ensure that clinical teaching and supervision of medical staff are of adequate standards. governance structures of Sterkfontein Hospital, as delegated by the CEO and/or Executive Committee of the hospital.
• Participate in university academic management activities, including membership of committees in the Faculty of Health Sciences as a whole and in the university's Department of Psychiatry.