• Reference Number : refs/020190
• Directorate : Allied
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R359 622.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. Margot Bradfield, Tel: No: (011) 321- 6046

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South African (HPCSA) as an Independent Dietitian Practitioner. Proof of registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Dietitian Practitioner. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA. Proof of qualification/ degree. Competencies: Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practise, and ethics relating to the 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 the 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 areas of work to ensure maintenance of, and where possible to improve, standards of patient care. To apply Batho Pele principles. To provide education, in-service training, and advice to 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. To assist with the orientation of 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 assist with performance appraisal of relevant staff. To contribute to the activities to market the department and the dietetic profession.

Notes :

• Té institutión reserves the right not to fill this post. Fully completed Z83 and comprehensive CV, May be submitted to: Human Rezurce Department, Edenvale hospital, Private Bag x 1005, Edenvale, 1610 or hand delivered to: Human Resource department, hospital, Modderfontein Road, Edenvale.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 19-03-2024

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.