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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) (1 Year Contract)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH7/2025
  Red Cross Childrens War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to comprehensively manage all child and adolescent psychiatry cases including intensive management of tertiary level patients. Proven leadership abilities. Experience in supervision of staff. Experience in effective manage of allocated resources. Proven experience in teamwork. Proven knowledge/skills and experience in principles of service planning, organizing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Proven knowledge of public health and public mental health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Research experience as a primary investigator or research supervisor. Computer literacy
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
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 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).
 
Enquiries:
Dr P Gaselano: (021) 685 4103, Email: papani.gasela@uct.ac.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 as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees). Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees).
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide comprehensive, high-quality child and adolescent mental health clinical services. Lead and oversee relevant daily clinical operations of a multidisciplinary mental health team in a tertiary setting. Provide outreach and support to referrers and referring institutions, as required. Conduct ward rounds/ multidisciplinary clinical meetings. Manage and effectively/efficiently use allocated resources. Effective and efficient administration of clinical services. Adhere to requirements for all people management matters. Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues both under- and postgraduate as required. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region Commuted overtime is compulsory.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 271 901 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 451 214 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 680 780 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
2/7/2025 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: 4/25/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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