POST 27/275 : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum
Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: 564 822 per annum
CENTRE : Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow
registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health
Professions Council (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: A valid
driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients
and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good communication skills. Ability to function/make decisions independently
and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal
relationships. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and
policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained
environment.
DUTIES : Clinical Occupational therapy services at health facility level, district hospital
and PHC facilities. Training of self and other staff members. Render community
based occupational therapy service in line with community orientated primary
healthcare. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services
rendered. Provide health promotion, training, and community service
intervention. Render mobility assistive device service.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 313-5203
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates
may be required to undergo a competency 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 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).