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Medical Specialist (Psychiatry) at Gauteng Department of Health
Gauteng Department of Health
October 1, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Requirements :
Appropriate qualification in psychiatry which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist psychiatry or proof of application for registration with HPCSA.
Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to mental health care users. Computer literacy. A valid driver's license.
Competencies: Advance clinical knowledge of HIV / AIDS, STI's and TB. Expertise working with the current South African guidelines. Proven clinical leadership and team management ability. Strong clinical mentoring skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and experience in medical teaching and training, financial and procurement management in the public sector, relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the medical field and practice. Be self -motivated. Good computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power-point.
Duties :
The management of mental health related problems in adults and individuals younger than eighteen. The provision of care, treatment, and rehabilitation to mental health care users within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002), involvement in emergency psychiatry and consultation liaison psychiatry as needed.
Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers, and psychiatric registrars on the topic of psychiatry, as well as other personnel (e.g. nurses etc). To stimulate, assist with and conduct research in the field of psychiatry. To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities when necessary.
After-hour duties done at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital Psychiatry Unit which also covers Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital mental health services. Administrative duties.
Active participation in hospital committees. To assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities.
To liaise with external stakeholders when appropriate. To always maintain professional and ethical conduct. This post is a joint appointment with University of Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry.
Closing Date : 30-09-2026
Appropriate qualification in psychiatry which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist psychiatry or proof of application for registration with HPCSA.
Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to mental health care users. Computer literacy. A valid driver's license.
Competencies: Advance clinical knowledge of HIV / AIDS, STI's and TB. Expertise working with the current South African guidelines. Proven clinical leadership and team management ability. Strong clinical mentoring skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and experience in medical teaching and training, financial and procurement management in the public sector, relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the medical field and practice. Be self -motivated. Good computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power-point.
Duties :
The management of mental health related problems in adults and individuals younger than eighteen. The provision of care, treatment, and rehabilitation to mental health care users within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002), involvement in emergency psychiatry and consultation liaison psychiatry as needed.
Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers, and psychiatric registrars on the topic of psychiatry, as well as other personnel (e.g. nurses etc). To stimulate, assist with and conduct research in the field of psychiatry. To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities when necessary.
After-hour duties done at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital Psychiatry Unit which also covers Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital mental health services. Administrative duties.
Active participation in hospital committees. To assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities.
To liaise with external stakeholders when appropriate. To always maintain professional and ethical conduct. This post is a joint appointment with University of Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry.
Closing Date : 30-09-2026