• Reference Number : refs/020367
• Directorate : Occupational Therapy
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R520 785 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms ET Masombuka: 012-354 3800/1665

Requirements :

• An appropriate degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration as an independent practitioner with the Health Profession Council of South Africa. Current annual registration with HPCSA. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as an Occupational therapist post community service. Competency requirements: Must have knowledge of the health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Knowledge in procedures of labour relations. Application of clinical Occupational theory, practices and ethics. Communication, report writing, computer, presentation, planning, organizational, research, analytical and decision-making skills. Human resources and Financial management skills. Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory or management experience, post-graduate qualification diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy will be an added advantage, candidates with proven experience in acute clinical care setting and the supervision of Occupational Therapists, Mid-level workers and students.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for management of all Occupational therapy service related to the acute care facility including treatment, record-keeping, effective quality service delivery, human resource management of Occupational Therapists and midlevel workers, financial and stock management, Quality improvement projects, risk management, training and development of the OT staff. Your clinical duties will include the execution of the Occupational therapy process with your clinical case load in the MDT setting, allocating workload and leave management. Identifying departmental needs, managing waiting lists, participating in implementing new service and developing management protocols for improved patient care. Assist in the management of all resources of the Occupational therapy department and implement sectional and provincial quality assurance measures in the department. Participate in the formulation and review of strategies in allocated area of work as required. Attend relevant meetings and assume relevant functions on behalf of the HEad of Department or as delegated. Participate in continuous professional development and facilitate those of subordinates according to HPCS and government regulations in allocated areas of work, as well as promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area. Provide training and supervision to allocated Occupational therapy students as required and adhere to and implement all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.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. 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 (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 16-05-2024

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.