PSYCHIATRY REGISTRAR

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency is seeking a Medical Practitioner with experience in psychiatry for the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate must register with HPCSA and possess clinical experience in an affiliated facility. Responsibilities include patient assessment and care plan development, alongside administrative duties. Applications must be submitted online before the 10th of October 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification for HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner is required.
• Minimum of 6 months clinical psychiatry experience in an affiliated facility.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment of psychiatric patients and development of care plans.
• Counsel patients and families regarding treatment.
• Participate in administrative duties and outreach programs.

Skills

Clinical Psychiatry Experience

Cost Containment Measures Application

Professionalism

Education

Qualification for HPCSA Registration

Part 1 FC Psych Examination

Job description

Package

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (all-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Administrative – Mrs N Dick ([e-mail])Clinical - Prof R Brummerhoff ([e-mail])

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. A minimum of 6 months clinical psychiatry experience in a WITS academically affiliated facility. Candidate must have Part 1 FC Psych Examination. Additional advantages: additional published research in mental health, additional years of clinical psychiatry experience in an academically affiliated facility, additional qualifications e.g., diploma in mental health.

Duties

• Present oneself in a professional manner and formal attire with clear identification of oneself. Clinical assessment of psychiatric patients including the formulation, development and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans. The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping and preparation of referral letters, statistics, and discharge summaries for all patients. Proper record keeping of all laboratory results. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work responsibly within a multi-disciplinary team and report on all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participate in outreach at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Witwatersrand. Registrars will be expected to perform clinical and overtime duties at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Notes

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL

Closing Date

10-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?

Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner and have a current HPCSA registration for 2025/26?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.