Job Description

Worcester Regional Hospital
Medical Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (Psychiatry)
Remuneration package: Grade 1: R1,341,855 per annum; Grade 2: R1,531,032 per annum; Grade 3: R1,773,222 per annum
(A portion of the package can 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 Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with Professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid drivers license and willingness to travel. Valid SA drivers license. Participate in the after-hours call system. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to manage all acute and chronic psychiatry cases comprehensively. Proven leadership abilities and experience in supervision of staff and resources. Proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy.
Duties (key result areas/outputs): Ensure an efficient and cost-effective Psychiatry service of high quality with a patient centered focus and addressing the burden of disease in the Worcester Geographical Service area (GSA). Support to major referral centers in the Drainage area of Worcester hospital by doing outreach and support and improving competencies in the District Health System to manage patients appropriately and impact on wellness in the Geographic area. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters. Create a learning environment for junior staff, and students, both under- and postgraduate as required. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for vacancies within Worcester Regional Hospital for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Enquiries: Dr JJ Fourie, tel. no. (023) 3481 101
Closing date: 5 September 2025
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).