Senior Psychiatry Department Leader & Academic Director

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

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.