Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (PSYCHIATRY)

Overview

Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 in Psychiatry at Eerste River Hospital, Western Cape, requiring HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner with psychiatric care duties.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willing and able to work shifts.
• Willing and able to work with patients with infectious diseases.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness and ability to travel.
• Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties.
• Perform commuted overtime duties in the Emergency Centre.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Psychiatry.
• Excellent clinical consultation, management and procedural skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good professional attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well both in a team or as an individual.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions.
• Formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans, including medication and therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in the assessment and initial management of undifferentiated patients presenting to a district hospital Emergency Centre.
• Perform overtime and after-hours duties in the Emergency Centre, including the management of medical, surgical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies within the district hospital scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based patient records and complete all required medical, legal, and administrative documentation. -Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers where appropriate.
• Complete required CPD activities to maintain HPCSA registration.
• Uphold the reputation, ethical standards, and integrity of the medical profession.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Dr S Serfontein Tel No: (021) 902- 8061

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS