Medical Specialist (Sub-Speciality) Grade 1 to 3 (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Sub-specialist in Child Psychiatry.

Experience:

Grade 1:

• None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry, after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee), as a sub-specialist in child psychiatry.

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry, after registration with the HPCSA, a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry (or a recognised foreign Health Professional.
• Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee), as a subspecialist in child psychiatry.

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the job:
• Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region.
• Willingness to do offsite outreach and support and strengthen the catchment area ecosystem. Valid Driver’s Licence.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):

• Appropriate experience in the assessment and management of child psychiatric disorders as a medical specialist.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
• Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
• Computer literacy and the ability to conduct online meetings and presentations.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026