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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) (Acute And Forensic)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS206/2023
  Valkenberg Hospital
 
Requirement:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Enquiries:
Dr QZ Cossie: Acute – (021) 8265829 or Dr N Dyakalashe: Forensic – (021) 8265863
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Excellent team player. Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise clinical training and teaching. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, registrars and medical Staff.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide specialist clinical services to inpatients and outpatients, including outreach services within the hospital catchment. Management of relevant clinical governance and administrative requirements. Leadership of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Academic teaching, training and research (NB: The post is a joint appointment with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town). Other duties as assigned by the Head: Clinical Unit
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
There is no obligation of after-hours duties in Acute. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Fluency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa). There is obligation for after-hours duties in Forensic.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 214 805 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 386 069 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 605 330 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/2/2023 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: 6/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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