The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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Grade 12 certificate with basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice R425 registration as a professional nurse. Current registration with SANC as a professional nurse.
Additional qualification as an advanced psychiatric nurse with a minimum of 5 (five) years recognised experience in mental health nursing in a hospital or Primary Health Care facilities, OR an additional post graduate qualification in PHC, Clinical Nursing Science, health assessment, treatment and care with 5 years recognised experience in mental health nursing at a hospital or PHC facilities.
Experience in mental health NGOs will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are essential. Knowledge of the NPO Act, applicable mental health legislation and policy framework, the PFMA and Public Service Act and its Regulations, including related legal and ethical practice standards.
Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skill, ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Ability to work and lead a team of health professionals and report writing abilities.
Duties :
Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of National and Provincial Policies, Norms and Standards on Community Based Mental Health Services (NGOs), Primary Health Care and Integration of Mental Health supported by the relevant Acts.
Uphold the National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic plan 2024 – 2030. Assist and support mental health services provision in mental health NGO and Local Authority and Provincial PHC Facilities.
Facilitation and establishment of community based mental health services including NGOs to facilitate deinstitutionalisation of mental health care users from mental health institutions. Implement programmes and public awareness to promote Mental Health and prevent the prevalence of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in all age groups in collaboration with other District teams e.g., CCPT, ISHP, Oral Health Program etc.
To strengthen collaboration with other Departments, Authorities, Public and Private Sector and Academic institutions. Facilitate and provide in-service training to staff in NGO’s including Care workers. Provision of effective coordination of NGCT teams and general administration including their allocation and rotation schedules.
Facilitate and ensure licensing of mental health residential and day care facilities (NGOs) and ensure effective psychosocial rehabilitation programmes by all team members. Conduct support visits to all NGOs, provide monthly and quarterly reports and prepare for NGO adjudications.
Support research and surveillance on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in targeted population at risk. Collaborate with MDT’s in facilitating the process of monitoring compliance in substance use recovery centers in collaboration with Department of Social Development.
Prepare reports on respective NGOs for auditing purposes. Provide ongoing support to NGOs and compile update reports on identified issues in respective NGOs. Collaborate with other NGCT teams in other districts for best practice benchmarking and for transfer of Users, where the need arises. Manage staff and resources allocated to the programme.
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