• Reference Number : refs/019705
• Directorate : Mental Health
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R811 560 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr C Sibeko Tel No. (063) 251 5136

Requirements :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in health related field. Registration with the relevant statutory body. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). The incumbent must have a valid Driver’s Licence. A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience of which at least 5 years must have been in management and 2 years in mental health. Knowledge of public service legislation, policies and procedures; Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002, National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic plan 2023 – 2030 and the Quality Assurance Framework.

Duties :

• Monitor the implementation of the strategic plans. Align individual performance to the strategic objectives of the unit. Report on the strategic frameworks/plans in the area of functional responsibility. Provide technical support to all levels of care including Contracted Care and mental health NGOs. Manage and monitor implementation of the policies and procedures. Develop systems to empower local communities, especially mental health service users and carers, to participate in promoting mental wellbeing and recovery within their community. Establish platforms for the promotion and protection of the human rights of people living with mental illness. Provide leadership in organizing and coordinating seminars/summits, workshops and mental health awareness campaigns at all levels of care. Ensure that there are efficient and effective Forensic Services and work with the specialised forensic teams to monitor the waiting times of forensic patients. Monitor implementation and management of the NHI Conditional Grant- Forensic Mental Health Services. Participate in collaboration with stakeholders e.g. DSD, DED, SAPS, NGOs, Hospitals, and community structures. Monitor the appropriate placement of mental health care users according to their level of functioning at Contracted Care and NGOs. Ensure the provision of effective and efficient Mental Health rehabilitation services of children adolescent and adults at all levels of care including Contracted Care and mental health NGOs. Monitor compliance with legislation, norms and standards to ensure provision of quality Mental Health Care services based on guidelines and protocols. Facilitate and conduct assessments of public and private health establishments, contracted care, NGOs. Facilitate Research to improve mental health service delivery. Facilitate capacity building of all mental health care personnel rendering MH Services in hospitals. Identify training needs related to mental health and liaise with training facilitators/HRD. Participate in the accreditation of mental health units (public and private) in the province.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

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.