Head Of Clinical Unit: Psychiatrist

Requirements

Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or Qualification as a psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych); Current registration with the HPCSA. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a psychiatrist post registration as a psychiatrist. It would be an advantage to have clinical experience in community mental health services, the ability to perform research (qualitative and quantitative); and managerial experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, leadership qualities, the ability to work independently and in a team, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and a driver’s license are necessary attributes. 188

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to monitor and evaluate the mental health needs of and services for the district population. Based on the findings, develop an operational plan towards improvement in mental health coverage, process of mental health care and outcomes of care. Work with the district management to implement the operational plan. Ensure that mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion and protection of mental health care users and other vulnerable groups through relevant intervention programs and strategies. Promote collaboration between primary health care services, community psychiatry, and therapeutic services, and the non-health sector including governmental and non-governmental organisations, towards person-centered mental health care. Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to ethical principles, professional standards, and national guidelines, including referral procedures and coordination with all stakeholders. Oversee training of primary care practitioners and community psychiatric staff as well as educational and mental health literacy outreach to the non-health sector and public, including suicide and substance use disorder prevention strategies. As a joint appointee with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, participate in teaching, examining, registrar assessments and research according to the academic program. Maintain academic standards in the district-based in- service training and use research findings to inform situation analyses and improve services.

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Notes

Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 108 must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026 DEPARTMENT OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT