📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Medical Specialist Grade 1/2/3 (Psychiatry) REF NO: UMZ01/2026 position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 10 - 15 years • Educational Background: PhD or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Medical Specialist Grade 1/2/3 (Psychiatry) REF NO: UMZ01/2026 are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSYour extensive experience in Medical / Healthcare qualifies you for leadership positions. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Medical Specialist Grade 1/2/3 (Psychiatry) REF NO: UMZ01/2026 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with PhD • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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REQUIREMENTS Senior certificate or equivalent plus, MBCHB OR equivalent plus FC Psych or MMED Psychiatry. Current registration with HPCSA as Specialist Psychiatrist. Grade 1: 0-5 years’ experience post specialist qualification Grade 2: 6-10 years’ experience post specialist qualification Grade 3: 10+ years’ experience post specialist qualification. Computer Literacy.
Knowledge, skills, training, and competencies required:
Sound knowledge and clinical skills in the management of adult and child psychiatry patients. Ability to supervise and teach junior and senior members of staff. Good communication and interpersonal and management skills. Sound professional and ethical values and a concern for excellence. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
DUTIES To provide safe, ethical and high quality psychiatric services within the hospital. Undertake and support Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development activities. Supervise and mentor medical officer, community service officers and nursing staff. Provide expert advice and clinical support to hospitals referring to Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits. Attend to administrative matters as it pertains to the running of the unit. Co-ordinate multidisciplinary team activities. Attend meetings and workshops as directed. Co-ordinate and support the mental health outreach programme within Harry Gwala District. Comply with all legal prescripts, Acts, legislation, policies, circulars, procedures, guidelines and code of conduct for public service. Adhere to correct channels of communication as per hospital organogram. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards. Assist the hospital management with the development and implementation of guidelines, protocols and clinical audits, revising as needed to optimize patient care in wards and outpatients departments.
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