Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness at Department Of Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Work Psychology. 3-4 years relevant experience in the field of employee health and wellness, of which 2 years must be at Senior Practitioner level or equivalent. Active registration with a statutory/ professional body such as SACSSP or HPCSA. Basic knowledge of EAP programmes. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Conducting initial assessment and to refer to EAP contracted Service Providers for further management based on the need of the employee; Offering trauma debriefing after critical incidents; Coordinating stress management and resilience building workshops; Conducting exit interviews with employees referred by Service benefits;
• Coordinating individual and organisational wellness initiatives in accordance with DPSA EHW Strategic Framework; Coordinating and monitoring sports and recreational activities in the department; Monitoring the management of HIV, STI and TB related cases; Monitoring the coordination and implementation of workplace HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaigns to promote early detection, prevention, and access to treatment services; Monitoring the coordination of HIV, STIs and TB related programmes, including education, awareness campaigns, and prevention initiatives, in alignment with the health calendar and National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs;
• Monitoring the management of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the department; Monitoring co-ordination of health awareness sessions in accordance with the health calendar; Monitoring the management of employee with chronic illnesses and provide support where necessary including PILIR; Monitoring the coordination of Health and Wellness screenings in the department; Coordinating mental health awareness initiatives; Monitoring the management of injury on duty and internal health consultations; Monitoring facilitation of walkabouts in identification of Occupational hazards and risk assessment; Monitoring the coordination of Health Risk Assessments (HRA); Coordinate SHERQ committee meetings quarterly; Managing OHS :representatives in the department.