Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8TH Post)

Overview

Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 sought for Caledon Hospital in the Theewaterskloof sub-district, providing patient care and outreach services across surrounding clinics.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
• One-year relevant experience after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA 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 HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 11 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.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
• 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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office).
• Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies.
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource- constrained environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Duties

• Provide quality care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities.
• Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub- district.
• Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post.
• Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required.
• Administrative duties and referral to secondary and tertiary hospitals.
• Support to sub-district management while maintaining professional ethics.
• To render a clinical occupational therapy service at district hospital and PHC level.
• Provide health promotion.
• Training and community service interventions.
• Render mobility assistive device service.
• Appropriate financial and administrative management.
• Professional ethics.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Dr RJ Liebenberg Tel No: (028) 212-1070

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. 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 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery." 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON