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Chief Occupational Therapist - Reference Number : refs/050484
Package : R 598.260.00– R PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS).
Requirements :
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy. Completion of community service in occupational therapy. Registration with the Health Profession’s Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an occupational therapist with independent practitioner status, plus current registration for the period 2026/27.
A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in rehabilitation of adults with psychiatric conditions (excluding community service),
Knowledge, skills and competencies required: Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel). Knowledge of the public service legislations, policies and procedures.
Good written and communication skills. Supervisory, planning and organizing skills, knowledge as team leader will be an added advantage.
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of budget planning as well as the Public Finance and Management Act.
Experience in a public service hospital and post-graduate training in adult psychiatric rehabilitation would be an advantage. Experience in vocational assessments & rehabilitation would be an advantage.
Duties :
Manage (plan, coordinate and implement) the occupational therapy services in an adult psychiatric sub-section and manage own patient load. Provide leadership in an adult psychiatric sub-section. Provide expert advice on complicated clinical psychiatric conditions. Co-ordinate all relevant meetings effectively, taking on a leadership role. In the absence of the head of department, the chief occupational therapist is expected to attend relevant meetings and assume relevant functions of the HOD. Monitor, motivate for and procure equipment and other resources.
Promote and implement ongoing research/projects in the sub-section. Assist with implementing and monitoring effective record keeping, accurate statistics collection and and analysis, and high standards of quality assurance. Supervise and manage performance of production level therapists, community service therapists, students.
Ensure teaching and skills transference. Monitor proper utilization of human and material resources in the sub-section. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Manage and implement consultation services to cluster facilities. Manage down-referrals of occupational therapy patients. Monitor ORW.
Communicate effectively with all colleagues, subordinates and relevant stakeholders. Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating. Manage finances in alignment with the demand plan.
Develop an annual operational plan for an adult psychiatric sub-section. Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to the HOD.
Ensure compliance with the ideal Hospital Framework in the occupational therapy department. Develop and implement guidelines and protocols in line with National and Provincial strategies
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