Medical Officer Grade 1: Psychiatry (Chbah) at SADOCS

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification which allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027.
• An interest in psychiatry and exposure in psychiatry as well as a Diploma in mental health will be an added advantage. No experience needed

Duties :

• Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients. Formulation, development and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans.
• The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients.
• Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism and punctuality. Work within a multi-disciplinary team and to report all conflicts of interest and corruption.
• Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Clinical and overtime duties performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Closing Date : 24-04-2026