• Reference Number : REFS/019139
• Directorate : Allied
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R520 785 per annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr. Nku Tel No: (011) 321 6084

Requirements :

• Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in dietetics. Completed Community Service year as a Dietitian. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status. Current (2023/2024) HPCSA registration. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an independent dietitian. Knowledge requirements: Must have knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Knowledge in the application of Clinical Dietetics theory, practices, and ethics. Knowledge and application of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Knowledge of financial and Human resources management. Skills: Organisational skills, analytical thinking. Be able to work efficiently and well under pressure with a high patient load; Good Communication skills. Report writing skills, planning & organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. Computer literacy is essential. Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader. Other: A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide overall management, supervision, and control of dietetics unit to ensure smooth running of service delivery and optimal quality of services; To provide optimum nutritional care to in and out patients; To perform therapeutic management duties; Implement National and Provincial strategies and policies; To ensure and monitor that nutrition care records of assessment, treatment and progress are maintained in accordance with service standards; To review, update and approve SOPs, policies, protocols, therapeutic diets for the unit; Compiling and monitoring implementation of operational plans, To co-ordinate clinical nutrition and foodservice management; Completion of monthly reports, statistics and all relevant administrative duties; To implement quality assurance measures and QIP for improvement; Application of Batho Pele principles; Liaising with all relevant clinical and non-clinical departments; Audit and analyse standard results to improve quality of services; To participate and encourage training and marketing of the dietetic services; To implement and manage projects as per departmental operational plan; To optimally and efficiently manage available resources (staff/ facilities/equipment/supply chain/financial); Knowledge and implementation of PMDS; Attendance of internal and external stakeholder meetings; Perform duties as delegated by manager.

Notes :

• NOTES: The institution reserves the right not to fill this post. New Signed Z83 Application forms with comprehensive CV: Edenvale hospital, Resource Department Private Bag X 1005, Edenvale, 1610 or hand delivered to: Edenvale hospital, Second gate (Next to taxi Rank) or online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 03-11-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.