Requirements :
Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or Qualification as a Psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych); Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
Experience in community mental health context. A minimum of 3 years completed appropriate experience as a Specialist Psychiatrist after registration with HPCSA is mandatory.
It will be an advantage to show ability to perform research (qualitative and quantitative); managerial experience would be an advantage, Leadership qualities, ability to work independently and in a team, Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), a driver's license.
Duties :
To provide overall clinical care and support for Mental Health Services in Gauteng Department of Health at all levels of care. To develop a comprehensive mental health service at all levels of car and ensure that mental health services are available and accessible to the community as close to them homes as possible. To support the promotion of mental wellbeing and the prevention of mental Illness.
To improve early detection, treatment and care in order to minimize the long-term effects of mental disorders. To co-ordinate the development and implementation of clinical policies at all levels of care. To develop and strengthen Acute Mental Health Services. Improve mental health services for children and adolescents Implement clinical audit systems and processes across the services system with adequate support to establish a database (e.g. human resources, technical).
To support the implementation of the Mental Health Care Act. Promote mental health and a human-rights approach to dealing with people with mental disorders. To develop and strengthen Chronic Mental Health Services. Reduce institutional care for people with chronic mental disorders and increase community-based care. The development and ongoing provision of training of primary care workers and undergraduate and postgraduate student training and assessment.
Closing Date : 23-06-2026