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The Turks and Caicos Island Government

Psychiatrist

The Turks and Caicos Island Government

  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • See description
  • Contract
  • Updated 23/06/2023
  • Human Resource Management Directorate
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The purpose of this job is to ensure provision of a high standard of Mental Health Care to the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

 

JOB REFERENCE NO:              JPB2-23-15

JOB TITLE:                              Psychiatrist

 

DEPARTMENT:                        Behavioral Health Services

 

MINISTRY:                             Ministry of Health and Human Services   

LOCATION:                             The job is based in Providenciales but at the discretion of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, may be relocated to another part of TCI.  Travel to other islands is expected.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The purpose of this job is to ensure provision of a high standard of Mental Health Care to the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Ensure that out-patient psychiatric clinics are conducted regularly on all islands in Turks and Caicos.
  2. Work collaboratively with staff assigned to conduct out-patient Psychiatric services; such staff may include other psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Mental Health Aide and other staff assigned.
  3. Conducts a complete psychiatric assessment of all assigned or referred clinic patients and develop an appropriate management plan for the patients consulted.
  4. Provide psychiatric assessments and management to persons referred for psychiatric evaluation from the hospital, prison and Magistrates, Primary Health clinics, Social Services and private clinics.
  5. Implement and monitor community mental health programs in collaboration with Community Mental Health Nurses and Aides and social workers.
  6. Work collaboratively with hospital based physicians, nurses, substance abuse counsellors and social workers in the care of psychiatric in-patients.
  7. Prepare discharge management plans for community management of Psychiatric in-patients.
  8. Work collaboratively with the staff of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department (psychologists, counsellors, administrative officer) in the proper management of clients in need of counselling services.
  9. Make sound recommendations to the Director of Mental health and Substance Abuse for overseas treatment referral of psychiatric patients needing care not available in the TCI.

10. To develop and conduct continuing medical education for the staff and other health providers

11. Adhere to all public service rules

12. Any other related tasks which may be assigned by the Director of the Department

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:           

  • Post Graduate Qualification in Psychiatry
  • Fluent in English, written and oral
  •  Knowledge of Creole or Spanish is an asset

 

Experience:               

  • 3 years post graduate experience in Psychiatry
  • Experience in Drug Abuse management and rehabilitation
  • Experience in Forensic Psychiatry is an asset

 

SALARY: Grade 8.1 - $54,789.20 per annum plus allowances

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, or sent by email to: recruitment@ gov.tc

 

Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (JPB2-23-15) and the Job Title.

 

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  7th July, 2023

Ref: JPB2-23-15
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