Medical Specialist – Psychiatry Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• MBCHB. FC Psych / MMed (Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in a normal specialty (Psychiatry).
• Certificate of registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in a normal specialty (Psychiatry). Proof of current registration (2026/2027) as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA.
• Medical Specialist Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2 requires 5 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty.
• Grade 3 requires 10 year’s registration experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Sound knowledge and skills associated with the practice of Psychiatry.
• Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems including emergencies. Demonstrate the ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision making qualities. Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies as it relates to Public Institutions.

Duties :

• Provide in-patient and out-patient clinical services. Plan, coordinate and ensure that Speciality clinics are conducted. Assist with undergraduate and post-graduate training. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical conduct.
• Administrative responsibilities: Provide effective and efficient specialist outreach consultant support at regional and district level facilities within the DGMAH cluster within the scope of acceptance and current practices in order to facilitate optimal health care provision. Active participation in hospital management committees. Assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital.
• Training junior staff and promote on-going staff development in accordance with individual and departmental needs. Maintain satisfactory clinical, professional and ethical standards in the department. Stimulate, assist with and conduct research relevant to the Department of Psychiatry Performance of overtime duties is a requirement (after hours, public holidays and weekends)

Closing Date : 25-09-2026