Medical Specialist (Sub-Specialty) Grade 1 TO 3 (Child And Adolescent Psychiatry) (Lentegeur Hospital at SADOCS

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.

DUTIES :

• Provide comprehensive clinical care for child and adolescent patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate care across disciplines, and establish effective clinical leadership structures within the service. Strengthening referral pathways and collaborating with district and metro health services to support continuity of care and mental health service development. Ensure adherence to clinical governance protocols, supervise staff in quality assurance practices, and implement risk management systems.
• Monitor and manage clinical resources, staffing, and performance indicators in alignment with institutional goals and the Functional Business Unit (FBU) model. Provide teaching and supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate students, support in-service training, and promote research within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry service.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026