Medical Officer

Requirements

Appropriate qualification which allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry, as well as a Diploma in Mental Health and/or an FC Psych (SA) Part I, will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development, and execution of evidence-based and compassionate patient care plans. The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to the highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work within a multi-disciplinary team and report all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Clinical and overtime duties are performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Witwatersrand.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. M.A. Ngobeni ngobeni.mixo@gauteng.gov.za Ms. S. Naidoo Sheryl.naidoo@gauteng.gov.za PROVINCIAL TREASURY 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.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be required to undergo two (2) technical tests (technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the 130 job and the other Integrity (ethical) Conduct Assessment). Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non- SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as of 01 January 2021. Applications must be submitted on a duly New signed Z83 form, comprehensive CV, only shortlisted candidates will submit certified documents. Pre-entry SMS certificate is compulsory for appointment. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON