Head of Department Job at Gauteng Department of Health

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.

Closing Date : 28-08-2026