• Reference Number : REFS/021521
• Directorate : Mental Health Programmes
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : Grade 1 R376 524.00 - R430 512.00 per annum (plus benefits) Grade 2 R439 755.00 - R501 630.00 per annum (plus benefits) Grade 3 R514 785.00 - R623 229.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms I. Grobler at 083 269 5087

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with the HPCSA as independent practitioner (proof of current registration will be required). Experience in community mental health OT services, including running projects and support groups will be an advantage. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Good communication, interpersonal, IT, financial, and human resource management skills; Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of various physical conditions, the impact on function, including mental health. Placed in a community setting, a valid driver’s license and proven competency in driving is required.

Duties :

• Within the Scope of Practice of Occupational Therapists: Provide specialist level mental health care and treatment to clients of all age groups (including the promotion of mental wellbeing and quality of life, early detection, and treatment to minimize long-term effects and rehabilitation). Design and implement treatment plans and critically evaluate outcomes. Provide education to users and their families and utilize various OT modalities such as social competence skills, coping skills, self-regulation skills, sensory exploration, yoga and movement interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy, modification of the environment to achieve desired objectives. Do all the administrative functions associated with these activities. Organize and manage clinic activities such they are proficient and integrated. Establish referral pathways at all levels of care and liaise with district regional and tertiary hospitals in the cluster. Monitoring and evaluation of the services for quality of care, compliance to policies and guidelines, and statutory legislations. Provide development, training, and clinical supervision of district generalist health staff, undergraduate and post graduate students through appropriate task sharing and consultation. Support district level organizational activities and structures. Ensure collaboration and communication with other PHC staff, the WBPHCOTS program, and other Health outreach services (training and support) to integrate these mental health services into their service delivery objectives. Establish, maintain, and participate in the inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary forum that promotes a seamless delivery of efficient and effective mental health care. Utilize information technology and other management information systems to manage mental health information for the enhancement of service delivery and writing of reports. Support mental health-related research.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted to First Floor Reception; Tshwane District Health Services, 3319 Fedsure Forum Building, Cnr Lillian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street PRETORIA; 0001. between 07h30 – 16h00 or can apply online at Gauteng professional job Centre (https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za) Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022. Failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. A fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV. NO copies of qualification or other attachments must be included on application (Z83 and CV only). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications, candidates will also be required to submit proof of relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance, Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the of the institution. -PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane District Health Services

Closing Date : 13-09-2024

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.