Head of Neuropsychiatry Unit | Academic Leader

Gauteng Department Of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in South Africa seeks a Head Clinical Unit (Psychiatry) to manage clinical teams and oversee psychiatric services. This dual role involves teaching medical students, managing clinical governance, and conducting research. Candidates must have a Master's in Medicine—Psychiatry or a Doctoral degree with at least 5 years of psychiatric experience. Registration with HPCSA as a Neuropsychiatrist is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical service and academic training.

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA as a Neuropsychiatrist.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in psychiatry after registration.
• Demonstrated record of research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage clinical teams in a neuro psychiatric unit.
• Evaluate and treat psychiatric patients in line with legislation.
• Conduct teaching and training for medical students and professionals.

Skills

Teaching and learning

Supervision of academic research

Clinical governance

Budget management

Medico-legal assessments

Education

Master's in Medicine – Psychiatry or equivalent

Relevant Doctoral degree

Job description

A health department in South Africa seeks a Head Clinical Unit (Psychiatry) to manage clinical teams and oversee psychiatric services. This dual role involves teaching medical students, managing clinical governance, and conducting research. Candidates must have a Master's in Medicine—Psychiatry or a Doctoral degree with at least 5 years of psychiatric experience. Registration with HPCSA as a Neuropsychiatrist is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical service and academic training.