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Grade 12/Matric Certificate. MBCHB. FC Psych / MMed (Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Psychiatry.
Current registration 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 Psychiatry and
Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a Psychiatry. 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 :
This is a position which is jointly appointed with the University of the Witwatersrand and therefore incorporates academic and research duties as well as service provision and administrative obligations.
Support and implement community psychiatry and integrated primary mental health care in the Sedibeng Health District. Provide community-based specialist psychiatric care, treatment, and rehabilitation as part of the community psychiatry team. Provide academic teaching and supervision to the Psychiatric Registrars and Medical Officers in the district psychiatric clinics.
Provide in-service training and clinical support to the district Family Physicians and primary health care practitioners towards the provision of integrated mental health care. Collaborate with non-health sectors within the district regarding the recognition and care of people with mental illness. Participate in community level mental health outreach education and awareness activities.
Promote and conduct research in the fields of community psychiatry and integrated primary mental health care. This includes supervision of Master’s Research Reports by Psychiatric Registrars, participation in collaborative projects and own research studies. Work with the district mental health team with respect to administrative duties, clinical audits, and quality improvement of the Sedibeng mental health services.
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