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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Principal Psychologist Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GSH12/2022
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Clinical Psychologist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Management and leadership: Extensive appropriate post registration experience of clinical service delivery and management of such services. Clinical psychology in the context of tertiary setting: Specialized competence in liaison-psychiatry consistent with providing co-leadership of the Division of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Adaptability to different clinical settings, across both in- and out-patient environments, as well as within different medical disciplines. Training and supervision of interns and clinical psychologists. Design and conduct of research, including evidence of post-graduate supervision and publication at an advanced level. Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape, of which one must be English. Ability to apply highly developed interpersonal and reflexive capacities in diverse settings in the workplace.
 
Enquiries:
Prof D Stein, tel. no. (021) 406-6566/ 404 2164
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professional Council as a Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice).
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Strategic and operational management of the psychological services at GSH. Effective Human Resource Management of Psychologists and interns at GSH. Provide optimal psychological treatment of patients with complicated clinical conditions. Ensure appropriate training of intern psychologists in line with HPCSA guidelines. Research, teaching, academic management and social responsiveness activities related to joint appointment with the University of Cape Town as Head of Psychology at GSH, and co-Head Division of Liaison Psychiatry at UCT/GSH.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 040 697 - R 1 155 006 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
2/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 3/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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