POST 40/222 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST (PSYCHIATRY) REF NO: NCDOH 127/2025
(Contract appointment – 12 months – 20 sessions per week)
(12 Months Contract)
SALARY : Grade 1: R646 per hour
Grade 2: R737 per hour
Grade 3: R853 per hour
CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: (less than 5 years’ experience as a Specialist), Grade 2: (At least 5
years, but less than 10 years as a Specialist), hour Grade 3: (10 years and
more experience as a Specialist) An MBChB degree and registration with the
Health Professional Council of South Africa HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in
Psychiatry. Experience or additional qualification in Forensic Psychiatry
(advantageous). Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002,
Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. Ability to
work collaboratively with judicial, correctional, and clinical teams.
DUTIES : Conduct 30-day forensic psychiatric observations in terms of Sections 77, 78,
and 79 of the CPA (Act 51 of 1977). Perform short forensic psychiatric
evaluations of accused persons referred by the courts. Provide expert
psychiatric reports for both adult and child forensic assessments. Participate in
multidisciplinary team case discussions and provide clinical guidance to
registrars and psychologists. Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and clinical
standards in forensic mental health practice. Assist with multidisciplinary
management of Forensic state patients.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. NK Kirimi Tel No: (053) 802 3600
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the front reception of
Northern Cape Department of Health, James Exum Building, 144 Dutoitspan
Road, Kimberley or emailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za
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