SALARY : R243 627 – R276 237 per annum. Plus 13th cheque, medical aid subsidy
(optional) and homeowners allowance (subject to meeting prescribed
requirements).
CENTRE : Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric or Grade 12, an appropriate qualification as an
Occupational Therapist. Successful completion of one year Community
Service. Experience with working with neurologically impaired paediatrics
patients and spinal cord injuries Plus. Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Medicolegal work and Driver’s License. Knowledge, Skills, Training and
Competencies Required: Sound knowledge and skill in OT paediatric and
general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Knowledge of ethical code and
scope of practice. Skill and knowledge in the use of OT equipment, therapeutic
media, and assistive devices. Knowledge of departmental administrative
tasks. Knowledge of physical, psychiatric conditions, paediatrics, and
application of appropriate therapeutic interventions. Ability to problem solve,
apply analytical processes to patient care. Supervisory skills for junior, support
staff and students.
DUTIES : Provision of a comprehensive assessment and holistic treatment/rehabilitation
service for adult and paediatric patients, individual and group therapy as
identified. Assessment, manufacture and issue of splints and assistive
devices. Comprehensive patient and care-giver education and training
regarding all aspects of rehabilitation. Perform outreach services as required.
Confidential and ethical multi-disciplinary approach applied to treatment of
patients. Expert advice for environmental redesign, conduct home, school and
other community visits as required. Administrative duties: report writing,
statistics, meetings, case discussions, reports required for disability grants,
functional capacity evaluation reports, insurance disability, return to work,
medico legal. Quality Improvement initiatives: clinical guidelines, teaching and
training, undertaking necessary audits. Compliance with Occupational Health
& Safety, Infection Control and Prevention, Risk Management, Ideal Hospital,
Norms & standards. Effective communication with all stakeholders i.e.
patients, multi-disciplinary team members, NGO’s, caregivers etc. Supervision
of Community Service Therapists, Occupational Therapy Technicians and
students. Treat and manage a clinical case load. Support the Supervisor in all
projects and transformative efforts.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Reddy Tel No: (031) 502 1719, ext. 2172
APPLICATIONS : Please forward application quoting the reference number to: The Human
Resource Office, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Private Bag X13,
Mount Edgecombe, 4300 or Hand Delivered can be submitted to Human
Resources.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr ES Gwala
NOTE : The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must utilize the most
recent Z83 application form for employment obtainable from any government
department or from the webside-www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are
required to complete and submit Z83 Form and Curriculum vitae (CV). Z83
form must be completed in full in a manner that allows a selection committee
to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the
form. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 form and detailed
curriculum vitae (CV). The certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be
submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. The reference number
of the post must be indicated in the column provided on the Z83 application
form e.g. MGMH48/2023. Faxed/emailed applications will not be considered.
N.B: failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
Applicants are advised that due to a number of applications anticipated,
individual applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not receive a
Response within six (6) weeks after the closing date the application must be
considered unsuccessful. People with disability should feel free to apply. This
Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is
to promote representativity in all levels of all occupational classes of the
department. S&T and Resettlement will not be paid to the eligible candidates
due departmental budgetary constraints. Community service therapists
completing community service on 31 December 2023 may apply.
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