Ministry of Health and Child Care

Assistant Clinical Psychologist (X1 Post)

Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
Salary
3000 - 100000

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Clinical Psychologist which has arisen within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities
1. Clinical Duties
• To receive patient referrals from Doctors and Consultants for Psychological Assessment and Psychological Management, (Counselling, psychotherapy, marital/family therapy or group therapy), of anxiety neurosis, psychosis, psychomatic disorders, alcohol and drug dependency, parasuicides etc.
• To receive patient referrals from Doctors and Consultants for cognitive, neuropsychological, personality and behavioural assessments (psychometric testing) for differential diagnosis, for forensic reports, for indication of appropriate psychotherapy and rehabilitation, for monitoring progress in therapy etc. To provide such written assessment reports as required by the referring Doctor or Consultant.
• To receive patient referral from Doctors and Consultants for general medical counselling of chronic or terminal illness, psychological reactions to surgery, infertility, organ transplants etc.
• Receive patient referrals from Doctors and Consultants for counselling of HIV/AIDS patients and to offer support and advice to nurses and doctors in their day to day HIV/AIDS counselling services.
2. APPLIED BEHAVIOURAL RESEARCH
• To carryout any behavioural science research or mental health research that will contribute to the effectiveness of management of patients and promotion of mental health and well- being. Research proposals should be approved by the relevant Ministry of Health Department through the Chief Executive Officer and Head of Clinical Psychology Department before implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bsc Honours Degree in Psychology
• A post graduate/Masters of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology.

How to Apply

All applications should be posted or hand delivered to the address indicated below:-

The Chief Executive Officer
Attention: The Clinical Director
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital
PO Box ST 14
Southerton
Harare
CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATIONS IS: 12 June 2020