Occupational Therapist: Grade 1 –2

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REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications and Experience: A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 /Matric plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Occupational Therapist. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Occupational Therapist. Experience for Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council [HPCSA] as an Occupational Therapist. Experience for Grade 2: Minimum of ten [10] years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council [HPCSA] as Occupational Therapist. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Literacy in virtual meeting platforms. A valid driver's license except for people with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Candidate should have a sound knowledge of general Occupational Therapy principles. Candidates should have a sound knowledge and application of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services. Adhere to provincial, hospital and departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Knowledge of public service legislation, PFMA, policies and procedure. Candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, strategic planning, organizational skills, leadership qualities and supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure. DUTIES: Render Occupational Therapy services that comply with standards and Norms in the hospital and community setting. Candidate will be expected to render Occupational Therapy service in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Render effective patient centered Occupational Therapy services in the hospital, community and outreach services to schools, ECD centres, special schools and old age homes. Compilation of daily and monthly statistics and reports using available departmental tools. Participate in Continuous professional development. Carry out delegated duties by supervisor or manager. Participate in student training and supervision. Participate in Quality Assurance Audits. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment. Manage allocated Resources. Partici pate in promoting and marketing Occupational Therapy. SALARY: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum plus 12% of basic salary PSCBC Rural Allowance. CENTRE: WF Knobel Hospital (X1 Post) Botlokwa Hospital (X1 Post) Tshilidzini Hospital (X1 Post) ENQUIRIES: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126 / Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours.

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