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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Head Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1: (Psychiatry)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS33/2024
  Valkenberg Hospital
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a medical specialist after registration with the HPCSA in a Psychiatry.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Psychiatry.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Head the Clinical Psychiatric services of Valkenberg Hospital and provide clinical leadership (strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation) and supervisory management of the Department. Serve as Head of the Division of Adult General Psychiatry. Responsible for the development and maintenance of high quality, evidence-based psychiatric assessment and treatment and support the integration of services within Valkenberg Hospital. Support psychosocial rehabilitation services within the institution and work closely with the rest of the clinical head of departments within Valkenberg. Coordinate and support psychiatric and mental health services to the sub districts that form part of the Valkenberg Catchment Area Service Platform. Provide an effective psychiatric consultation service and outreach to the sub districts that form part of the Valkenberg Catchment Area Service Platform. Responsible to the Head of Department of Psychiatry of the University of Cape Town (UCT) for academic activities at Valkenberg Hospital including training and supervision of students and postgraduates affiliated to the university. Head a major Departmental Committee such as the Registrar Training Committee or the Undergraduate Committee. Perform appropriate clinical or operational research and conduct and supervise research activities. Accountable to the CEO of Valkenberg Hospital for the performance of clinical services, and the management of human and financial resources at the Hospital. Accountable to the Head of Division Psychiatry, University of Cape Town for academic key performance activities.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Health Service Management Experience. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff. Appropriate experience in conducting and supervising research, as demonstrated by publications and graduated masters/doctoral students. Appropriate management experience of clinical services.
 
Enquiries:
Ms Charlyn Goliath (021 826 5786)
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Note:
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other Head Clinical Unit: Psychiatry posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to meet service needs. Ability to work overtime.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 976 070 - R 2 097 327 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:
7/26/2024 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: 8/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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