Assistant Director- SCD (Post Level 7) at University of the Free State

Description

• KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Director: SCD in the management and monitoring of administrative tasks and day-to-day 
• professional processes at both the departmental and institutional levels.
• Enhance the UFS multi-campus management strategy.
• Develop, review, and implement policies.
• Participate in the strategic planning processes of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Participate in institutional collaborations and consultations and institutional and inter-departmental committees’ 
• Act in accordance with the ethical guidelines as set out by the HPCSA.
• Manage the UFS SADAG Care-free Line.
• Develop training workshops for departmental personnel and interns.
• Liaise with university departments, management and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist the Director: SCD with team building and maintenance of internal personnel wellness.
• Market Student Counselling & Development services.
• Ensure continuous Professional Development and Training.
• Manage external relations.

Write reports.

• Optimize the third-stream income of SCD through continuation of efforts.
• Assist with the management of the SCD budget.
• Train and supervise student counsellors, counselling psychology interns and student psychometrists.
• Manage workshop co-ordinator’s updating of content and presentations.
• Monitor published products and marketing material: Article writing, graphic designing and branding.

Approval.

• Form part of Appeals Committee, Social Support Services Forum, as determined.
• Assist with statistics in terms of SCD service delivery and highlighting trends.
• Manage social media publishing: SCD and UFS platforms.
• Give Individual/Group Counselling.
• Give Career Counselling (Testing, intake- and feedback sessions).
• Manage workshops.
• Act as programme leader for a programme at SCD.
• Present or attend psychology-related training. 
• Perform all administrative matters with regards to Psychological Interventions: process notes, therapy stats keeping, report writing, responding to emails/calls, personnel meetings, preparing for clients/research, and closing off files.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree on NQF level 9 in Counselling or Clinical Psychology.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for at least five years.
• Four (4) to five (5) years working experience related to (providing psychotherapeutic services to young adults, specifically trauma-based therapeutic service delivery, dealing with students with pathology, crisis management and developing workshops or programmes for young adults)

Recommendations

• Specific experience in the duties as indicated.  
• Competence in an additional African language.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.
• Excellent communication and language skills in English.
• Computer skills in the MS-Office environment.  
• Competencies

Key Competencies:

• Results Orientated: 
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. 
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. 
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

Business Acumen:

• Proficient in using MS Office.
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading: 

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to          work together.
• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Building Coalitions:
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• *Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter
• Certified copies of all academic records
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
• A Certified* copy of your identity document
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable)
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable)
• A service record of your current employer / last employer

Assumption of duties:

• 01 February 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Closing date:

• 15 November 2022