Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (6/8TH Post)

Overview

Occupational Therapist Grade 1-3 position offering specialised rehabilitation services at Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients with neurological deficits and other medical conditions.
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the MDT/IDT.
• Knowledge and optimal utilization of community resources.
• Knowledge and correct application of internal and external procedures and prescripts, DOHW ethical codes and HPCSA standards of professional practice.
• Ability to guide and supervise students.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Appropriate experience working with persons with complex and varied conditions as an Occupational therapist in a healthcare setting.

Duties

• Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the field of specialised rehabilitation.
• Provision of specialised seating and/or mobility devices and/or assistive devices.
• Clinical management of clients including facilitation of re- integration into the community.
• Support of Supervisory structures / persons including resource management and adherence to HR pre-scripts.
• Participation in training and development including guidance of students.
• Responsible for management of stock and equipment within the work area.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms C van Genderen Tel No: (021) 370 – 2441

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS