Medical officer: Psychiatry (sessional) (Mamelodi Regional Hospital)

POST 04/68 : MEDICAL OFFICER (PSYCHIATRY) REF NO: MRH/2025/07 Directorate: Clinical SALARY : Grade 1: R457.per hour Grade 2: R521 per hour Grade 3: R603.per hour CENTRE : Mamelodi Regional Hospital REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate and MBChB/MBBCH Degree or appropriate qualification that allows current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer Diploma in Mental Health (will be an added advantage). Grade 1 none experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA’ as Medical Officer. Ability to function independently and be part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicant must solution-oriented and have good decision-making skills. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required. DUTIES : Provide in-patient and out-patient treatment of Psychiatric, and medical conditions in accordance with evidence based clinical protocols, guidelines, and relevant legislation (Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002). Clinically assess patients’ general physical condition, mental health and social status and formulate a differential diagnosis and ensure a clear management plan is in place and implemented for the patient. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as part of the multidisciplinary team in ensuring holistic patient care, treatment, and rehabilitation. Ensure clear documentation of patient history, examination results, treatment plans, and patient clinical outcomes to mitigate clinical risk. Consult or refer to other healthcare professionals or/and appropriate levels of care and/or other healthcare professionals when necessary. Participate in onsite after-hours services (on-call services). Ensure that the rights, dignity, confidentiality, and privacy of patients are always maintained. Support and participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. Engage in CPD activities and any other programs that support continuous learning, including providing clinical support, guidance and supervision of medical interns. ENQUIRIES : Dr. LB Mapeshoane Tel No: (012) 841 8302 APPLICATIONS : Must be submitted to: Mamelodi Regional Hospital, Human Resource Department, Private Bag X0032, Rethabile, 0122, hand delivery to: Human Resource ,19472 CNR Tsamaya Avenue and Serapeng Street, Mamelodi Regional Hospital. Alternatively, applications can be emailed to: Applications.MRH@gauteng.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Recruitment and Selection Tel No: (012) 842 0961 NOTE : Applications must be done on a New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA website, which must be completed in full, with detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of the required documents. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. The specific reference number of the post must be correctly quoted failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being fairly processed. Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance, Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record check and employment reference check. jobs are not for sale at Mamelodi Regional Hospital. CLOSING DATE : 14 February 2025

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