POST 06/115 : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT
REF NO: MED 01/2026 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R2 084 754 – R2 212 680 per annum, (package). Other Benefits: 13th Cheque,
Plus 18% Inhospitable Area Allowance, Commuted Overtime AND Medical Aid:
Optional (Employee must meet Prescribed Requirements)
CENTRE : Harry Gwala Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/ National Senior Certificate. MBCHB Qualification PLUS
Registered as a Specialist Psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of
South Africa (HPCSA). FCP Psych (SA). MMed or Equivalent. Three years’
experience after Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist:
Psychiatrist. Unendorsed valid code EB driver’s license (Code 08). Clinical,
administration and management’s abilities. Experience and knowledge of
mental health services. Knowledge of teaching and training health care
professionals in mental health leadership, communication and organizational
skills, program planning, implementing and evaluation. Knowledge and ability
to develop programs focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and management
of substance abuse commodity with mental illness. Management of resources.
Experience in providing expert opinion in Psychiatry. Clinical research skills
and computer literacy. At least 1 year management and administration
experience.
DUTIES : Provide specialist psychiatric care, assessment and evaluations of mental
healthcare users (MHCU’s) both in institution and community where indicated.
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Provide academic teaching and clinical training to the students and trainees in
Medical, Nursing and Allied Professions. Provide Specialist advice guidance
and training to the clinical paramedical and management staff both within the
tertiary services and as part of outreach to Area 2. Participate in development
guidelines, protocols and referral pathways for the management of MHCU’s.
Ensure the effective, efficient and economical use of allocated resources
inclusive of human resources stimulate, participate in and supervise research.
Stimulate, participate and supervise research. Ensure all relevant policies and
clinical protocols are in place. Participate in all hospital committees. Ensure
that clinical audits are performed.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. K.J. Gabela Tel No: (033) 395-4005
NOTE : Employment Equity: Preference will be given to the following candidates as per
Employment Equity target: All appointments will be made in accordance with
the Employment Equity targets of the Hospital. People with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
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