About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Registrar (Psychiatry) at Groote Schuur Hospital in Observatory, Cape Town. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the mental health landscape of South Africa, working within a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to patient care and medical education. As a Registrar, you will play a vital role in providing psychiatric services to both inpatients and outpatients across various service areas, including Groote Schuur, Valkenberg, Red Cross Children’s Hospital, and Lentegeur Hospital. Your work will not only impact individual lives but also enhance the community’s overall mental health and wellness.
This role is crucial in fostering the next generation of medical professionals. You will be involved in teaching and training Health Sciences undergraduate students, thereby ensuring that the highest standards of psychiatric care are maintained. By participating fully in academic activities and contributing to clinical governance, you will help shape the future of public service in mental health, making a meaningful difference in your community.
About the Department
The Department of Health is dedicated to ensuring comprehensive health services and promoting wellness across South Africa. Its mission includes enhancing access to high-quality health care, supporting health education, and facilitating research to improve health outcomes. Working for this department means being part of a larger mission to provide equitable health services, making vital contributions to the well-being of society.
As part of a dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to engage in various clinical and academic activities that advance both individual careers and the health sector as a whole. The department values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the communities it serves.
What You’ll Do
- Provide psychiatric services to inpatients and outpatients across designated service areas.
- Participate in teaching and training Health Sciences undergraduate students.
- Engage in clinical governance duties related to services provided at your placement.
- Supervise and train junior colleagues and other staff members.
- Contribute to academic activities required for achieving the MMed (Psych) / FC Psych qualification.
- Conduct medical research and apply findings to improve psychiatric practices.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate qualification allowing registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Registration with the HPCSA for Independent Practice.
- A valid driver’s license (code B/EB).
- Completion of FC Psych Part I from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa.
- Strong communication and administrative skills.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to conduct medical research effectively.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license.
It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime.
It will be expected of the successful candidate to perform emergency and after-hour call cover.
Completed FC Psych Part I Colleges of Medicine South Africa qualification.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Medical research capabilities.
Appropriate knowledge and skills in Psychiatry.
Good communication and administrative skills.
Computer literacy.
Job Duties
Clinical and corporate governance duties as pertain to services provided at current placement.Contribute to the teaching and training of Health Sciences undergraduate students.
Fully participate in the academic activities of the designated university as required per regulations to achieve the MMed (Psych) / FC Psych qualification.
To provide psychiatric services to in-and outpatients of designated service areas where placement as well as assigned district and primary level clinical duties.
To provide supervision and in-service training to junior colleagues and other staff.
Appropriate clinical experience in psychiatry after registration as a medical practitioner.
Academic teaching, training and research.
