Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3

Overview

Assist with the management of the Occupational Therapy service at Khayelitsha District Hospital. Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation. Ensure a high quality of service through continuous monitoring and evaluation. Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self-managing. Effective management of human resources and supervisory functions. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 1: 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA for foreign qualified employees not required to perform Community Service.
• Willingness to work after hours.
• Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients.
• Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the interdisciplinary team.
• 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 within Mental Health environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the Occupational Therapy service at Khayelitsha District Hospital.
• Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation.
• Ensure a high quality of service through continuous monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self-managing.
• Effective management of human resources and supervisory functions.
• Participation in training and development including guidance of students.

How to apply

Apply on source site

Enquiries

Ms N Sonday Tel No: (021) 360-4299