Complaints Officer at Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An NQF Level 6 qualification in a health-related field  
• Current registration with a Health Statutory Body/Council 
• 2 years complaints handling experience.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the relevant legislative framework 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Customer Service skills 
• Communication (writing, verbal and listening) skills 
• General complaints handling skills
• Conflict Management skills 
• Time Management skills 
• Interpersonal Communication skills. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Handle all queries regarding handling of complaints 
• Create a record of queries on the available case management system 
•  Determine if complaint falls under the remit of HPCSA 
• Provide advice on the lodging of a complaint including appropriate authority to deal with complaint if outside the remit of the HPCSA 
• Provide verbal/written advice on complaint lodging process if within the remit of the HPCSA  Receive and screen complaints lodged verbally, in writing or via a physical visit 
• Ensure that the complaint form is duly completed and signed by the complainant 
• Ensure that all relevant documents are attached before processing the case to Complaints Handling. Ensure that the descriptions of allegations are clear 
• Check if the complaint was previously registered opened, and: If existing, forward to the relevant person handling the complaint and if new process as a new complaint 
• Check complaint and where relevant, contact the complainant to collect additional complaint information Request affidavit from complainants where relevant 
• Alert the immediate line manager of any complaints where the practitioner is posing danger to members of the public Collation of data for reporting purposes 
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all kinds of complaints received 
•  Perform ad-hoc duties as maybe required by the Head of Division: Complaints Handling and Investigations.