HEAD OF CLINICAL UNIT: PSYCHIATRIST

Job Overview

Sedibeng District Health Services is hiring a Head of Clinical Unit: Psychiatrist (Grade 1) based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, offering an all-inclusive package of R2 168 145 per annum. Candidates must hold an MMed in Psychiatry or FC Psych, current HPCSA registration, and a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience. Responsibilities include overseeing district mental health services, developing operational plans, promoting community mental health, training staff, and participating in academic programs with the University of the Witwatersrand. Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng jobs portal accompanied by a new Z83 form and comprehensive CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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
• Clinical experience in community mental health services (advantage)
• Ability to perform research, qualitative and quantitative (advantage)
• Managerial experience (advantage)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines
• Leadership qualities and ability to work independently and in a team
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to monitor and evaluate mental health needs and services
• Develop and implement an operational plan to improve mental health coverage, processes, and care outcomes
• Ensure mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion, and protection for vulnerable groups
• Promote collaboration between primary health care, community psychiatry, and non-health sectors
• Ensure quality mental health services according to ethical principles, professional standards, and national guidelines
• Oversee training of primary care practitioners and community psychiatric staff
• Conduct educational and mental health literacy outreach including suicide and substance use disorder prevention
• Participate in teaching, examining, registrar assessments, and research with the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry
• Maintain academic standards in district-based in-service training and use research findings to improve services

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