• Reference Number : REFS/020664
• Directorate : Rehabilitation
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R545 262.00 (inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Assistant Manager Rehabilitation: Tel: (016) 950 6174.

Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree in optometry. Current registration with HPSCA as an Optometrist. A minimum 5-year appropriate experience in optometry after registration with the health professions council. Effective communication skills, Counselling Skills, Planning Skills, organizing skills, People skills, problem solving skills. and computer Literacy. Valid driver’s license required.

Duties :

• Provide Optometrist services at the Primary Health Care facilities and outreach services. Ability to work in collaboration with other stake holders in health promotion and campaigns. Conduct Optometry assessment, treatment of patients and issuing of spectacles. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Liaise /attend meetings with other stake holders. Involved in Research and development in the district. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics. Compile reports and provide comprehensive record keeping. Maintain physical and or electronic records.

Notes :

• Applications can be dropped of at 2nd Floor HR- Johan Heyns , Vanderbijlpark. Applications must be submitted on a newZ83 form ,Fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at 46 www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate, other relevant documents on or before the interview and candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. SDHS reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health

Closing Date : 07-06-2024

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.