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 with appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).as an Optometrist with Ocular Diagnostic Privilege.
HPCSA registration as an independent Practitioner and Current registration with HPCSA. Driver’s License is essential.
A sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Optometry services within a clinic setting.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Duties :
Rendering of Eyecare Services in a community setting in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Examination, diagnosing and treatment of eye conditions as per Optometry scope of practice. Co-ordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Optometry Services in the District Perform record keeping, data collection, assist with budget control and asset management.
Exercise safeguarding of all consumables and equipment. Implement and maintain Quality Assurance Audits at facility level, Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Patients right charter, Ideal clinic and other relevant policies and regulations. Adherence to PMDS. Contribute and participate in continuous professional development activities.
Work as part of multi-disciplinary team to deliver better service delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders in Eye care service delivery.
Participating in student training and supervision. Participate in research projects of the district. Communicate effectively within the team. Relieve as and when the need arises. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.