Senior Certificate / Grade 12. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Appropriate tertiary qualification in the Health Science (MBChB). Initial and current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of five (05) years relevant 175 Page 176 experience after registration with Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience after registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities Sound clinical concept within the specific domain. Ability to work in multidisciplinary team. Teaching and supervisory skills. Assessment, diagnose and management of patients within the field of expertise. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of all Public Service Legislation, Policies and Procedures. Conflict management skills. Innovation, drive and stress tolerance. Concern of excellence.

Provide specialist care to patients requiring services within your specific domain. Provide specialist care in the outpatient clinics. Provide after-hours coverage in Psychiatry unit and ensure continuous clinical support to junior staff. Undertake training of undergraduate and post graduate medical students and also support relevant clinical research, clinical trials. Conduct specialist regular ward rounds and administer expert interventions that will expedite the management of patient care. Provide outreach to surrounding District Hospitals that refers patients to Ngwelezana Hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits and continuous professional development activities in Ngwelezana Hospital and Region 4. Assist with the setting of protocols for management of patients, equipment and other relevant procedures. Ensure equipment is maintained and functional at all times. Attend to administrative matters as pertains to unit. Manage / supervise allocated human resources. Comply with all legal prescripts i.e. Acts, Legislative, Policies, Circulars, Procedures, Guidelines and code of conduct for public service. Adhere to correct channels of communication as per the hospital organogram. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards.

Dr. RS Moeketsi Tel No: (035) 901 7260