Medical Registrar: Psychiatry (Chbah) at SADOCS

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification which allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as independent Medical Practitioner and have current registration with the HPCSA for 2026/2027.
• Must be post Community Service and have at least 6 months of clinical psychiatry experience on the Gauteng Health Facilities affiliated to the University of Witwatersrand (WITS) academic platform.
• In addition, Part 1 of the FCPsych (SA) qualification is required. The Diploma in Mental Health will serve as an additional advantage. Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment 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 and preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Proper record keeping of all laboratory results. Participation in wards / departmental administrative duties.
• Commitment to high level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work responsibly within a multi- disciplinary team and reporting of all conflicts of interest and corruption.
• Participate 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. Registrars will be expected to perform clinical and overtime duties at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.
• Academically: Attend the psychiatry teaching programme as per the department of Psychiatry at Wits University, conduct research under supervision, with respect to the attainment of the MMED. Train in the various psychotherapy modalities; teach and supervise medical and other undergraduate students as well as medical interns.

Closing Date : 24-04-2026