Head of Department

Gauteng Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare departmental organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Head of Department for Psychiatry. The ideal candidate will manage both academic and clinical activities, ensuring high standards of service delivery. Required qualifications include HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry and significant clinical experience. This senior role involves academic leadership and collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Medical Specialist post-registration.
• Experience in management of a unit/department is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic and clinical activities within the Department of Psychiatry.
• Set norms and standards for service delivery and quality outputs.
• Provide academic leadership and strengthen university relations.

Skills

Strategic capability and leadership skills

Service delivery innovation

People management and empowerment

Advanced clinical and teaching experience

Knowledge of health systems

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry

PhD

Job description

Overview

Job title : Head of Department

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 28, 2025

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Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry or a recognized Sub-Speciality. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry or in a recognized Sub-Speciality.
• A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry or in a recognized Sub-Speciality.
• Knowledge and Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment skills.
• Advanced clinical and teaching experience. Knowledge of health systems, public service and prescribed legislation.
• The following will be an added advantage: A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a registered Psychiatrist.
• Experience in Management of a unit / department. A PhD.

Duties

• Manage all academic and clinical activities within the Department of Psychiatry. Provide expert knowledge to aid diagnosis, management and treatment of patients. Coordinate the ongoing delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching in Psychiatry, including supervision of Registrar MMed projects.
• Set norms and standards and promote the maintenance of service delivery and quality outputs in the department. Formulate and manage protocols with Gauteng DoH policies that will have a positive impact on service delivery.
• Manage the PMDS of consultants, registrars etc. Provide measures and guidance on quality assurance at CMJAH and the cluster. Provide academic leadership as a joint appointee with University of the Witwatersrand and assist in strengthening the relationship between the university and GDoH.
• Develop the academic career paths of all joint staff, including enhancing research output and training in medical education for all individuals.