About the Role
Sedibeng District Health Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to fill the role of Head of Clinical Unit: Psychiatrist. This pivotal position is based in Vanderbijlpark, a vibrant town within the Sedibeng District of Gauteng. As the Head of Clinical Unit, you will play an essential role in shaping mental health services for the local community, ensuring that effective treatment, prevention, and promotion strategies are implemented to benefit vulnerable groups. Your efforts will directly contribute to the community’s overall mental well-being, making a lasting impact on the lives of many individuals.
In this role, you will work closely with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to assess and address the mental health needs of the district population. This is more than just a job; it’s a mission to improve mental health coverage and outcomes, making critical interventions that uplift the community. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including primary health care services and non-governmental organizations, you will help create a person-centered approach to mental health care that is both compassionate and effective.
About the Department
Sedibeng District Health Services is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to the community. The department focuses on addressing the diverse health needs of the population, with a strong emphasis on mental health. By fostering collaboration among various health services and community organizations, the department aims to enhance the quality of care and support available to all residents. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that values health, well-being, and the importance of accessible services for everyone.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to assess mental health needs.
- Develop and implement operational plans to improve mental health services.
- Ensure the delivery of comprehensive treatment, prevention, and promotional strategies for mental health care users.
- Foster partnerships between health services and community organizations for integrated care.
- Oversee training programs for primary care practitioners and community psychiatric staff.
- Participate in academic activities, including teaching and research, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand.
- Promote mental health literacy and outreach initiatives within the community.
What You’ll Need
- A Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or a qualification as a psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych).
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a psychiatrist post-registration.
- Clinical experience in community mental health services is advantageous.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and guidelines in mental health.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills, along with the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Master of Medicine (MMed) Degree in Psychiatry or Qualification as a psychiatrist with the Colleges of Medicine (FC Psych); Current registration with the HPCSA.Minimum of 3 years of experience as a psychiatrist post registration as a psychiatrist.
It would be an advantage to have clinical experience in community mental health services, the ability to perform research (qualitative and quantitative); and managerial experience.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, leadership qualities, the ability to work independently and in a team, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and a driver’s license are necessary attributes.
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Job Duties
Work with the Sedibeng District Mental Health Team to monitor and evaluate the mental health needs of and services for the district population.Based on the findings, develop an operational plan towards improvement in mental health coverage, process of mental health care and outcomes of care.
Work with the district management to implement the operational plan.
Ensure that mental health services include treatment, prevention, promotion and protection of mental health care users and other vulnerable groups through relevant intervention programs and strategies.
Promote collaboration between primary health care services, community psychiatry, and therapeutic services, and the non-health sector including governmental and non-governmental organisations, towards person-centered mental health care.
Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to ethical principles, professional standards, and national guidelines, including referral procedures and coordination with all stakeholders.
Oversee training of primary care practitioners and community psychiatric staff as well as educational and mental health literacy outreach to the non-health sector and public, including suicide and substance use disorder prevention strategies.
As a joint appointee with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, participate in teaching, examining, registrar assessments and research according to the academic program.
Maintain academic standards in the district-based in- service training and use research findings to inform situation analyses and improve services.
