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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.
 
Clinical Psychologist Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH36/2024
  Red Cross Childrens War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Enquiries:
A/Prof John-Joe Dawson-Squibb, tel.no. (021) 685 4103.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Ability to provide psychological assessment and intervention services independently and as part of a team. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards requirements.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychologist in Clinical Psychology.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage and provide clinical service delivery with inpatients and outpatients at the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the main Red Cross Children’s Hospital. Supervise intern psychologists and support their learning in designated clinical area. Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. Participate in personal, departmental and hospital in-service and training programs. Engage in relevant research, teaching and training activities.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical Psychologist.
 
Note:
The job contents as indicated in the advertisement might be adjusted in terms of the service needs. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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. The pool of applicants will be considered for other Clinical Psychologist posts within the Red Cross Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 827,211 per annum, Grade 2: R 961,806 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,113,600 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
12/6/2024 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: 12/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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