• Reference Number : refs/019455
• Directorate : Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R 359 622 – R 408 201 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms S Mbandlwa Tel no: 011-470 9074/9075

Requirements :

• Four (4) year degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HPCSA. Must have completed Community Service to apply. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to handle a large case load.. Ability to work under pressure and independently. Ability to render specialized Occupational Therapy services in a Mother and Child Hospital.

Duties :

• Assessment and treatment of in and outpatients. Manage effective record keeping, including patient records and administrative duties. Manage own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Assist with the running of clinics: Neurodevelopmental clinic and Neonatal follow-up. Plan and conduct group therapy: antenatal classes, kangaroo mother care, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. Supervise University students and oversee job shadowing students. Compile own and student statistics. Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings and bi-monthly journal clubs. Making Paediatric splints and adult splints (when necessary for referred staff members). Contribute to budget planning and cost control. Request, repair, and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment in the area. Promote and market Occupational Therapy Services. Participate in Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). Represent the department at the Provincial Occupational Therapy Forum and or Rehabilitation forum as per delegation. Participate in fundraising activities. Participate in Ideal Hospital Framework Assessments and Audits as required.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form. Candidates who apply online must also attach a new Z83 form. The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed CV. The information on the Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Hardcopy applications must be forwarded to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Admin Building, Cnr. Fuel and Oudtshoorn Street, Coronationville or be posted to Private Bag X20, Newclare 2112. The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : RAHIMA MOOSA MOTHER AND CHILD HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 21-12-2023

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.