Directorate: District Specialist Mental Health Team
(Contract till 31 March 2025)
SALARY
:
Grade 1: R376 524 – R430 512 per annum, (plus benefits)
CENTRE
:
Ekurhuleni Health District
REQUIREMENTS
:
Grade 12 with an appropriate qualification (degree in Occupational Therapy)
that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council
of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession as an Independent
Occupational Therapist with current annual registration. Grade 1: Less than 10
years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Independent
Occupational Therapist. Good Communication skills. Knowledge of PFMA,
Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Ability to
work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. Report writing skills.
A valid driver’s license and computer literacy is essential. Experience in
community Occupational Therapy services will be an added advantage. Must
be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader. Experience in setting
up treatment programs within a PHC setting. Knowledge of mental health
legislations and related legal and ethical practices. Knowledge of public service
acts and regulations. Good communication, interpersonal, and financial
management skills. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary
context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving
skills.
DUTIES
:
Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients. Contribute to
the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the
community. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational
Therapy field. Administrative duties. Develop objectives and action plans for
own area of work. Co-ordination of services in the district. Contribution to the
awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.
ENQUIRIES
:
Ms B. Moleofane Tel No: (011) 876 1836
APPLICATIONS
:
Applications to be sent to Ekurhuleni Health District, Hand Post and other
means of posting delivery to 40 Catlin Street, Germiston, 1400 or Private Bag
X1005, Germiston, 1400.
FOR ATTENTION
:
Human Resource Manager
NOTE
:
Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in
full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za. Applicants should register their application forms on the
specific register books according to the reference number as per advert.
Failure to do so your application forms will not be considered. According to
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022,
applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related
documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum
Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the
day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months
after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –
Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification,
criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment
verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical
surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act
5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity
profile will be taken into consideration. No S&T claims and resettlement
allowance will be paid.
CLOSING DATE
:
14 May 2024