• Reference Number : refs/019379
• Directorate : Clinical support and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 359 622.00 Per Annum Plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. Eloise de Bruin - 011 489 0389

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South African (HPCSA) as an Independent Dietitian Practitioner, registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Dietitian Practitioner and current registration with the HPCSA. Applicants who will be completing their one-year mandatory community services will be liable to present an official letter from their Head of Department (HOD) as proof stating the date of employment. It will be required that the shortlisted candidate to present their certified qualifications, registration as an Independent Dietitian Practitioner with the HPCSA and current registration with HPCSA on or before the day of the interviews. Competencies: Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practise, and ethical relating to delivery of Dietetic services within a hospital setting. Knowledge of current health and public services legislation, regulations, and policies. Good communication skills (verbal and written), basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office, and good interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting team, in a changing environment and under pressure.

Duties :

• To provide and monitor optimal therapeutic nutritional care to all in- and outpatients based on scientific (evidence-based) principles. To improve professional competence by regular self-evaluation and application of current research information and methods to nutrition practice to optimise nutrition care. To attend scheduled ward rounds, meetings in and outside the hospital. To refer patients to appropriate level of care. To liaise with all the members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the nutritional needs of inpatients and outpatients are met. To communicate with relevant stakeholders regarding patient treatment. To implement National and Provincial strategies and policies. To implement Quality Assurance measures in area of work to ensure maintenance of, and where possible improve, standards of patient care. To apply Batho Pele principles. To provide education, in-service training and advice to councillors and all other team members. To participate and facilitate in continuous professional development (CPD) as required by HPCSA. To contribute to the delivery of dietetic student training (clinical). To orientate newcomers according to formal orientation programme. To assist with compiling and implementation of operational plans. To perform all the administrative functions required of the job: statistics and reports. To perform stock control management tasks (receiving of feeds, issuing of feeds, audits, etc.). To assist with implementation of therapeutic budget in order to deliver a cost-effective service. To assist with cost centre activities. To assist with inventory control. To do performance appraisal of relevant staff. To contribute in activities to market the department and the dietetic profession.

Notes :

• Helen Joseph Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability and gender. The Institutional Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the process of filling the posts. Preference will be given to applicants whose candidature will help the institution achieve its employment equity targets. Applications must be submitted on a New Version of Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated cv. Copies need not be certified when applying for this post. The communication from HR department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR ( Degree and Proof of current registration). Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993, reference check and verification of qualifications will be conducted. Applications must be submitted at Helen Joseph Hospital, No. 1 Perth Road Auckland Park, Johannesburg. (There is an application box at hospital entrance – ask Security Officers on duty for assistance). Alternatively, applications can be posted to Helen Joseph Hospital Private Bag X 47, Auckland Park, 2006; Attention: Human resources department. PLEASE NOTE: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 08-12-2023

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.