MANAGER MEDICAL SERVICES (Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick)

SAdocs; Howick; On-site; ZAR 1,332,000 - 1,628,000; Full time

Job summary

Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for a senior medical practitioner with psychiatric expertise to lead clinical services and ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires HPCSA registration, MBCHB or equivalent, and at least three years in practice with two years in supervision. Strong leadership, communication, and administrative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MBCHB or equivalent qualification required.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA, plus current HPCSA registration.
• Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; valid driver’s licence (Code 8 or Code 10).
• Knowledge of general medicine, psychiatry, and relevant public service acts/policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, ethical medical care in a psychiatric hospital.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and protocols.
• Supervise medical officers and visiting doctors; participate in clinical committees.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Coordinate academic and clinical training activities and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Clinical knowledge (psychiatry)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Word

Education

MBCHB or equivalent

Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

• Reference Number : UMG 14/2026 (X1 POST)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1: R1 479 723 per annum, inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules Plus Commuted Overtime
• Enquiries : Mr VM Mvelase, Tel No: [phone], Ext. 120

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent; Plus, MBCHB or equivalent qualification. A minimum of three years’ experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA Plus Current registration with HPCSA. A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Unendorsed valid driver’s licence (code 8) or C drivers’ license (code 10). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry, laws and regulations that govern medical services. Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems and emergencies. Knowledge of relevant Acts, Policies and Regulations governing the Public Service. Knowledge of the District Health System. Sound clinical knowledge and experience. Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders. Management skills. Supervisory skills. Communication and Interpersonal skills. Implementation and evaluation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Sound negotiation. Organizing and conflict management skills. Computer literacy.

Duties :

• Ensure the provision of safe, ethical, legal and high-quality medical care in a psychiatric hospital. Facilitate the formulation of policies and procedures and ensure that these are in line with statutory regulations and code of ethics. Ensure the provision of protocols and guidelines to doctors at the correct level. Participate in the quality improvement programme of the component to ensure that policies and procedures are followed. Conduct clinical audit with the support of the clinical staff. Liaise with the District Office and Head Office on matters related to medical services. Ensure that effective delivery service is maintained within the hospital. Maintain discipline and deal with labour relations issues in terms of the laid down procedures. Supervise and support medical officers, sessional doctors and community service doctors. Serve in all clinical related committees, including management committees like Management Committees, Cashflow committee, IMLC etc. Ensure availability of clinical protocols for the management of high-risk conditions at the hospital. Provide duties that can be allocated in terms of the hospital, district and departmental needs. Organize both academic and clinical service functions of the Department, including ward rounds, outpatient clinics and clinical training ward rounds. Participate in clinical research and academic programmes in the respective clinical departments. Provide academic and clinical administrative leadership. Attending to staff at the Occupational Health clinic if the Medical Officer allocated is not available.

Employer : Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital
Location : Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick
Closing Date : 17 November 2026