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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Head Clinical Unit (Medical: Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS7/2022
  Lentegeur Hospital,
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Requirement:
An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Fluency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Extensive experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff. Extensive experience in conducting and supervising research. Demonstrated experience of engagement at all levels of care. Extensive appropriate management experience of clinical services as well as supervisory experience. Recognised academic achievement and leadership as demonstrated in further qualifications, publication and teaching portfolio.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Lead and manage Clinical Service Delivery within the broader sphere of the delivery of effective healthcare services with the available resources as per the mandate and AOP for the Province and Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital, in relation to the Lentegeur Catchment Area. Assure Clinical Governance and Quality in the provision of safe and desired quality patient care as per quality assurance indicators, incorporating highest standards of service delivery, research and teaching (Psychiatric and MDT) in the LGH in the Lentegeur Catchment. Take custodianship of the development of an integrated academic supportive unit as defined by the regulations of the affiliated Universities regulations which oversees the provision of related teaching and research outputs; Conduct relevant research. Take responsibility for the development and maintenance of high quality, evidence-based psychiatric assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation programmes. Head the Clinical Psychiatric services of Lentegeur Hospital and provide clinical leadership to the Lentegeur Catchment (strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation) and supervisory management of the Department. Provide an effective psychiatric consultation service and outreach to the Lentegeur Hospital Catchment Areas/ Sub-districts. Be accountable to the CEO of Lentegeur Hospital for the performance of clinical services and the management of human and financial resources, as a Functional Business Unit Manager at the Hospital. Perform clinical and operational as required.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. W. Caesar Tel. (021) 370 1401
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel to meet service needs Willingness to work overtime.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 754 739 - R 1 862 412 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
1/28/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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