Medical Specialist: Psychiatry (Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital) at SADOCS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB)
• Initial and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed by Human Resource department (certificate of service).
• Grade 01: No experience required
• Grade 02: A minimum of five (05) years relevant experience after registration with Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Grade 03: A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience after registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Sound clinical concept within the specific domain.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching and supervisory skills.
• Assessment, diagnose and management of patients within the field of expertise.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of all Public Service Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
• Conflict management skills
• Innovation, drive and stress tolerance.
• Concern of excellence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide specialist care to patients requiring services within your specific domain.
• Provide specialist care in the outpatient clinics.
• Provide after-hours coverage in Psychiatry unit and ensure continuous clinical support to junior staff.
• Undertake training of undergraduate and post graduate medical students and also support relevant clinical research, clinical trials.
• Conduct specialist regular ward rounds and administer expert interventions that will expedite the management of patient care.
• Provide outreach to surrounding District Hospitals that refers patients to Ngwelezana Hospital.
• Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits and continuous professional
• development activities in Ngwelezana Hospital and Region 4.
• Assist with the setting of protocols for management of patients, equipment and other relevant procedures.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times.
• Attend to administrative matters as pertains to unit.

GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER

• Manage / supervise allocated human resources.
• Comply with all legal prescripts i.e. Acts, Legislative, Policies, Circulars, Procedures, Guidelines and code of conduct for public service.
• Adhere to correct channels of communication as per the hospital organogram.
• Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06 February 2026