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Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as an Environment Health Practitioner
Registration with the HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner
At least one (1) year experience in Environmental Health sphere will be an added advantage
One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Environmental Health Practitioner in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa
A valid driver’s license is required. Knowledge of mental health legislations and post related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations
Technical and practical knowledge of Environmental Health services, legislative and policy frameworks related to environmental health • Good communication, interpersonal, computer literacy,
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context
Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills.
Duties :
Conduct health surveillance of premises within the scope of practice of an Environmental Health Practitioner. Conduct regular assessments, monitoring of premises, provide recommendations and facilitate corrective actions for legal compliance of NGO’s (Mental Health facilities) and other facilities as identified. Conduct sampling (water, food, milk, swabs etc.) to ensure compliance.
To do regular inspection of food premises to ensure compliance with minimum health requirements concerning structural, food handling, storage or keeping, preparation and transportation of food. Monitor health care risk waste in facilities, including general waste. Monitor the removal and disposal of waste in terms of the frequency and hygienic methods of collection, removal and disposal including sufficiency of refuse receptacles.
Ensure that all reports are submitted, and all administrative requirements are met. Provide supportive functions to all related Environmental health aspects. Ensure legal compliance to Environmental Health Legislation. Monitoring and management of Occupational Health and Safety Compliance, including conducting of Emergency preparedness in close collaboration of the Occupational Health and Safety unit. Conduct outbreak response investigations and training for staff on OHS, HCW, Food safety, Health and Hygiene and other related issues.
Conduct campaigns and awareness on Environmental Health topics and other as specified in the health calendar. Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety regulations by conducting Evacuation drills.
Work closely with the City of Tshwane Municipality for compliance purposes. Ensure the elimination of unsatisfactory sanitary conditions, overgrowth conditions and overcrowding in Health Care Facilities. Awareness of the Mental health development, strategies and policies. Support the NGOs with compliance to the guidelines on the licensing of NGOs as stipulated in the Mental Health Care Act 0f 2002.
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