• Reference Number : refs/020149
• Directorate : Nursing Services (Mental Health)
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : Grade 1: R497 193 - R559 686.00 p.a , Grade 2: R575 898 -R645 720 p.a plus benefits. NB: Salary will be determined in line with OSD.
• Enquiries : Mr. A Monyetsware Tel: 011 953 4515 / 5400

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse, must have a basic qualification in Psychiatric Nursing Science. Registration certificate with SANC as a Professional Nurse and proof of current practicing certificate. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding nursing legislation, mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge of National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan, Gauteng Mental Health Strategy and Action Plan, the Guidelines for Licensing Mental Health NGOs, and Ideal clinic/hospital realization & maintenance framework. Must be computer literacy and have a valid Driver’s license. Good communication, interpersonal, financial, and human resource management skills. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Able to plan and organize own work. Strategic planning, project management and policy analysis.

Duties :

• Train and support PHC clinicians in ensuring sustained integration of community psychiatric services, promote access and provision of quality mental health services as directed by the policies, norms and standards, guidelines, and protocols. Participate and support the auditing of health facilities, Substance Abuse treatment centers and Mental Health NGOs. Develop a Mental Health operational plan for the Sub-District. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the department. Participate in Sub-District strategic meetings and reviews. Assess the quality of community mental health and psychiatric services within the sub-district and develop a quality improvement plan. Establish referral pathways at all levels of care and liaise with district, regional and tertiary hospitals in cluster. Establish and maintain constructive working relationship with key stakeholders. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and coworkers. Develop and submit reports and statistics as required. Participate in mental health promotion and prevention activities. Ensure effective utilization of human, material, and financial resources. Perform any other duties delegated by Supervisor.

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). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates (dd/mm/yyyy) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (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 immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. 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 85/1993. It is the 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. Be flexible to be allocated to any facility under the advertising sub-district in west rand district as per service delivery needs. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services (Mogale Sub-District x1) (Merafong Sub-District x1) & (RandWest Sub-District x1)

Closing Date : 15-03-2024

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.