(Contract up to 31 March 2025)
SALARY
:
R1 626 942 – R1 725 516 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE
:
King Cetshwayo District Office – Serving Region 4
REQUIREMENTS
:
Senior Certificate/ Grade 12. Appropriate qualification that allows registration
with the HPCSA as a Clinical psychologist. Registration with the HPCSA as
Clinical Psychologist A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after
registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist. Valid Driver’s Licence
Computer Literacy. Managerial experience would be an advantage. A research
record of publications will be an advantage. Knowledge, skills, training and
competencies required: Sound knowledge in Psycho-diagnostic,
psychotherapy and psychosocial assessments. Sound knowledge of medicolegal assessments tests and report writing of forensic reports. Sound
knowledge of principles, policies, protocols and acts applicable to the
profession (including ethics, mental health, criminal capacity assessments,
victim assessments, child justice and patient risk management). Knowledge of
public service legislation, policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Mental
Health Care Act. Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team member.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal,
decision-making and problem solving skills. Good time management, planning,
organizing and administrative skills. Self-motivation, resilience and dedication
to service delivery. Ability to work under pressure. Computer proficiency.
DUTIES
:
Conduct a need analysis for community based mental health services in the
district. Assist in the development of a District Mental Health Strategic and
Operation Plan. (Service Delivery plan). Compile regular reports on the status
of mental health services in the district (including amongst others, the extent of
MH problems, health system challenges, best practices identified, and
resources, skills gaps in the service and service8 improvement plans obtaining
a buy-in for psychological interventions contained in the mental health action
Plan from stakeholders in district. Championing the implementation of the
psychological interventions contained in mental health action plan (change
facilitation). Monitoring and evaluating implementation of the psychological
interventions contained in the action plan. Appraising the existing training
programmes and systems for psychological services Monitor and evaluating
the implementation of the psychological interventions in the priority
programmes. Identifying the risk factors for suicide in district. Developing
suicide prevention strategy in the district Developing and implementing the
necessary psychological interventions. Championing and advocating for the
integration of psychological interventions within the school health system.
Monitoring and evaluating school psychological interventions. Undertaking an
organizational design exercise to determine the number of psychology posts
and post levels for the district (community settings). Developing and costing
the plan for psychological services in community settings in the district.
Appraising needs of Community health workers that provide counseling.
Providing support and supervision to community health workers that have a
counseling role. Providing support to PHC services rendering psychological
interventions. Developing psychology clinical protocols. Coordinating
psychological interventions in the district. Training of traditional health
practitioners and faith-based healers on relevant psychological issues.
Determine the existence and capacity of mental health care user organizations
in the district. Provide capacity building for service users and their families to
provide appropriate self- led and peer-led services, such as support groups,
facilitated by NGO’s. Conducting consultation, assessment and specialist outreach.
ENQUIRIES
:
Dr N Hongo Tel No: (033) 940 2551
APPLICATIONS
:
Please forward application quoting the reference number to the Human
Resource Department, King Cetshwayo District Office, Private Bag X20034,
Empangeni, 3880 or hand delivered to King Cetshwayo Health District Office,
2 Lood Avenue Empangeni Rail, Human Resource Department. Applicants are
encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV
directly to the following email address
KingcetshwayoDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za.
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or
receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online
Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
FOR ATTENTION
:
Mr MTR Nzuza
NOTE
:
Application must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Form
Z.83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the website
– www.kznhealth.gov.za must be accurately completed and signed. Reference
Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. “Please
note in line with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022 only a Comprehensive Curriculum
Vitae must be submitted together with application form. Certified copies,
identity document, educational qualifications and professional registration
certificates, Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed and
stamped by Human Resource or Employer will only be requested from
shortlisted applicants only. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for
the post. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification will be further
required to submit evaluation/verification certificate from the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or other regulating bodies if shortlisted. This
Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is
to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the
NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification,
citizenship and previous experience verifications. Failure to comply with the
aforementioned instructions wills results to your application being disqualified.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is
received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their
applications were unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE
:
06 May 2024