Medical Officer

Department Of Health; Gauteng; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a Medical Practitioner with a focus on psychiatry. Responsibilities include clinical assessments, managing emergencies, and participating in academic programs. Applicants must have HPCSA registration and a Diploma in Mental Health. Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner required.
• Experience in psychiatry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and mental status examinations.
• Manage medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Participate in outreach and academic programs.

Skills

Interest in psychiatry

Experience in the field

Education

Diploma in Mental Health

Qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Package : R 1.00 per annum all-inclusive salary package

Requirements : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

An interest in psychiatry and experience in the field, along with a Diploma in Mental Health, will be an added advantage.

Duties : The incumbent will be responsible for clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination, and physical examination of psychiatric patients. They will also formulate, develop, and execute evidence-based and compassionate patient care plans.

Assess and manage medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Provide counselling and education to patients and families.

Ensure proper and safe record-keeping, including all laboratory results.

Prepare referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients.

Participate in ward/departmental administrative duties.

Teaching students.

Work within a multidisciplinary team and report any conflicts of interest and corruption.

Participate in outreach, academic, and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Notes : These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and academic institutions such as the University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, and Sefako Makgatho University.

Note that NO payment is required when applying for these posts.

The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

Applications must be submitted online via the specified E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

For assistance, email your query to the provided contact.

Applications should include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, obtainable online or from any Public Service Department.

Applicants must complete all relevant sections of the Z83 form, leaving blank those not applicable.

Applications without proof of the Z83 form and a detailed CV will be disqualified.

Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their application.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents, not older than 6 months, before the interview.

Personnel suitability checks, including criminal, citizenship, qualification verification, and others, will be conducted prior to appointment.

Foreign qualifications require evaluation by SAQA, and applicants are responsible for ensuring this.

Registrars may be required to rotate between different institutions.

Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Overtime work is not mandatory but may be required based on operational needs.