POST 12/171 : REGISTRAR (PSYCHIATRY)
Chief Directorate: Meto Health Services
(4-Year Contract)
SALARY : R949 146 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual’s personal needs).
CENTRE : Alexandra Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with
the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid
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(Code B) driver’s licence with minimum code B/EB. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Medical research capabilities.
DUTIES : Clinical and corporate governance duties as pertain to services provided at
current placement. Contribute to the teaching and training of Health Sciences
undergraduate students. Fully participate in the academic activities of the
designated university as required per regulations to achieve the MMed (Psych)
/ FC Psych qualification. To provide psychiatric services to in-and outpatients
of designated service areas where placement as well as assigned district and
primary level clinical duties. To provide supervision and in-service training to
junior colleagues and other staff. Appropriate clinical experience in psychiatry
after registration as a medical practitioner. Academic teaching, training and
research.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Ori: University of Cape Town (UCT) Tel No: (021) 826-5863
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity
document. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for
appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the
relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the
relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. -This
concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time
for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). Other:
Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with the applicable
University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the discipline
in the yearbook and guidelines.” Shortlisted candidates may be required to
undergo a practical test. The pool of applicants will be considered for other
similar vacant posts within the Chief Director Metro Health Services, for a
period of 3 months from the date of advert.
CLOSING DATE : 22 April 2025
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