Head: Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Psychiatry)

Worcester Regional Hospital Head: Clinical Unit (Medical) Grade 1 (Psychiatry) Remuneration package: R2,084,754 per annum (A portion of the package may be structured according to the individuals personal needs.) Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist Psychiatry. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code EB drivers licence. After hour cover of Psychiatry Department. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must have strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, research and experience of training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels. Strong people management skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to deal with problems of a generalist nature, as well as focus on sub-speciality requirements. Duties (key result areas/outputs): Ensure an efficient and cost-effective Psychiatry service of high quality, with a patient- centred approach, responsive to the mental health needs and burden of disease within the Worcester service platform. Promote quality of care in the Psychiatry department through the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines aligned with the clinical governance framework of the Department of Health, aiming to improve patient outcomes and safety. Provide support to major referral centres in the drainage area of Worcester Hospital through outreach services, capacity building, and strengthening competencies within the District Health System to manage mental health conditions effectively and contribute to overall community wellness. Fulfil the responsibilities of Functional Business Unit (FBU) Manager for Psychiatry, encompassing financial and human resource management, quality assurance, information management, and active participation as a member of the facilitys executive management team. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). Foster a learning environment for junior staff and students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to skills development and professional growth. Conduct clinical audits and research within the Psychiatry department to maintain up-to-date clinical practices and support continuous improvement in service delivery. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test and/or competency assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Worcester Regional Hospital for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Enquiries: Mr D Matthew, tel. no. (023) 3481 113 Closing date: 19 September 2025 Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Location: Worcester, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 9/9/2025