HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (PSYCHIATRY)

Reference: ECHEALTH/HCD-. Salary: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum (OSD) – (All-inclusive remuneration package) - basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines.. Requirements: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration experience with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in 201 psychiatry. Knowledge, skills and competencies: Clinical, administration and management’s abilities. Experience and knowledge of mental health services. Knowledge of teaching and training health care professionals in mental health leadership communication and organizational skills, program planning, implementing and evaluation, knowledge and ability to develop programs focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and management of substance abuse commodity with mental illness. Management of resources. Experience in providing expert opinion in Psychiatry. Clinical research skills and computer literacy. Outstanding clinical skills in the field preferably in the public service environment. Ability and practical experience to set up and provide training program for undergraduate and postgraduates. Candidates with published research will be an added advantage. Ability to work as a team. Knowledge of relevant health & labour legislation. Proven leadership skills. A valid driver’s licence. Duties: Provide specialist psychiatric care, assessment and evaluations of mental healthcare users (MHCU’s) both in institution and community where indicated. Provide academic teaching and clinical training to the students and trainees. Provide specialist advice guidance and training to the clinical paramedical and management staff both within the tertiary services and as part of outreach areas. Participate in development guidelines, protocols and referral pathways for the management of MHCU’s. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical use of allocated resources inclusive of human resources stimulate, participate in and supervise research. Ensure all relevant policies and clinical protocols are in place. Participate in all hospital committees. Ensure that clinical audits are performed. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026.