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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.
 
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS17/2022
  George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
 
Note:
‘Candidates, who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application / on appointment. Please note that the afore-said concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (this includes individuals who must apply for change in registration status).’
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to (read, write and speak) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of a public health approach to delivering integrated psychiatric services. Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Clinical, leadership, administrative, teaching and mentoring skills. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory. Creativity to develop new ideas which can result in positive changes to existing processes. Appropriate experience in Psychiatry. Ability and experience in teaching.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as ability to work after-hours. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, as well as willingness and ability to travel.
 
Enquiries:
Dr BE Boon, tel. no. (044) 802-4528, Email: Bernice.Boon@westerncape.gov.za
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Specialist psychiatric care to patients (all age groups) at George Hospital and at selected outreach sites in the beautiful Garden Route/Central Karoo districts. Participate in clinical governance of a growing integrated district mental health service. Teaching and clinical supervision of junior and allied mental health practitioners, generalists and medical students within a well-established Rural Training Complex.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 122 630 – R 1 191 510 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 283 592 – R 1 362 363 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 489 665 – R 1 862 412 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) (It will be expected of the successful candidates to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
2/25/2022 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: 3/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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