Head Clinical Unit (Psychiatry) x1 (Madadeni Hospital)

SAdocs · October 2, 2026, 12:17pm

HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (PSYCHIATRY)

Reference Number : MAD 22/2026
Number of Posts : 01
Package : R2 168 145.00 – R2 301 186.00 P.A. (all-inclusive salary package)
Other Benefits : 18% Inhospitable Area Allowance and Commuted Overtime (Commuted overtime only limited to applicable groups)
Enquiries : Dr X.F NENE, 034 328 8007

Requirements :

MBChB degree or equivalent qualification PLUS FC Psychiatry or M Med Psychiatry or equivalent
Registration Certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist
Current registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist (2026 Receipt)
Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed by HR (Certificate of Service)
A minimum of 5 Years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in (Psychiatry).

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

Sound knowledge of clinical concept within the department of Psychiatry including the appropriate legislative framework that guides Mental Health Care Services in South Africa
Good operative skills to carry out advanced clinical services, including forensic psychiatry
Good communication, leadership, decision – making and clinical skills.
Research and organizational ability
Supervisory and teaching skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to diagnose and manage most common psychiatry conditions, including emergencies
Leadership, managerial and supervisory skills

Duties :

Provide safe, ethical and high quality of care through the development of standards, audits, research and assessments in the following areas: Clinical and customer care (patient perspective)
Close the gap to provide full package of service
Develop a monitoring and evaluation system with performance indicators, outputs, outcomes and target in agreement with the institutional management
Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines ensuring efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the hospital and referring and receiving facilities
To promote team work and improve relations within and between other specialties and other stakeholders within the referral system to improve service delivery capacity, including the Mental Health Review Board
Develop, monitor and evaluate health promotion and health education interventions for Amajuba District in consultation with stakeholders
Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team member
Manage performance of junior staff within the area of control, through EPMDS and other departmental protocols and procedures
Ensure compliance with National Core Standards
Ensure that the institution renders care within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act

Notes :

Only the following documents must be submitted: (a) A detailed CV and a New (Z83) form, fully completed, initialed and signed, obtainable from any Public Service Departments, failing which your application will not be considered. (b) Certified copies of ID, highest educational qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates.
The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the Z83 form and at the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 22/2026
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants.
Applications are respectfully informed that, if no notification of Appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have a foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on application. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.
The appointment is subject to the positive outcomes obtained from the following checks: Security Clearance, Qualifications (SAQA), Citizenship and Previous Experience Verification.
All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above the minimum that of the advertised post are free to apply.
This institution is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of the Department. People with disability should feel free to apply.
Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for interview.
Applications can be submitted through Courier OR Hand delivered to: HR Office No. 3, Madadeni Hospital, F0001 Section 6, Madadeni, 2951

Employer : Madadeni Hospital
Location : Madadeni Hospital
Closing Date : 23 October 2026