Job Description
This job is for a Psychiatrist Specialist working in the Ekurhuleni Health District under the Department of Health. The position is based in the Psychiatry/Mental Health unit, providing expert mental health care and support to the community. Responsibilities include outpatient mental health care, supervising medical officers, developing clinical protocols, and participating in research. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and qualifications such as MBBCh/MBChB, FC Psych, or MMed (Psychiatry), with registration as a Medical Specialist with the HPCSA. Experience requirements vary by grade (Grade 1: none, Grade 2: 5+ years, Grade 3: 10+ years). Salary ranges from R1,395,528 to R2,301,186 annually, depending on grade. The position is full-time, on-site in Ekurhuleni, and includes benefits such as medical surveillance and support for people with disabilities.