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Medical Specialist (Psychiatry) (12 Months Fixed Contract in Mental Health) - 2 positions
MBCHB. FC Psych / MMed (Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in a normal specialty (Psychiatry). Certificate of registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in a normal specialty (Psychiatry).
Proof of current registration (2026/2027) as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA.
Grade 1 no experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a recognised Specialty, Grade 2 a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in a recognised Specialty and Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a recognised Specialty.
Sound knowledge and skills associated with the practice of Psychiatry. Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems including emergencies.
Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision-making qualities. Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies as it relates to Public Institutions.
Duties :
Provide in-patient and out-patient clinical services. Plan, coordinate and ensure that Speciality clinics are conducted. Assist with undergraduate and post-graduate training. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical conduct. Administrative responsibilities: Provide effective and efficient specialist outreach consultant support at regional and district level facilities within the DGMAH cluster within the scope of acceptance and current practices in order to facilitate optimal health care provision.
Active participation in hospital management committees. Assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Training junior staff and promote on-going staff development in accordance with individual and departmental needs. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards in the department.
Stimulate, assist with and conduct research relevant to the Department of Psychiatry Performance of overtime duties is a requirement (after hours, public holidays and weekends)
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