Re-advert: Investigator at Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences plus current registration with any Health Statutory Council 
• Valid driver’s license. 
• 3 years professional practice (clinical/ non-clinical) or investigation experience. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

• Knowledge of HPCSA rules and regulations 
• Understanding of HPCSA policies 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Good Customer Relations skills 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, and Outlook) 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Investigate allegations of contravention or failure to comply with any provision with the Act. 
• Investigate allegations of unprofessional conduct by registered persons. 
• Obtain relevant information or documents from person or institutions. 
• Decide on the need for precautionary suspension of practitioners who cause imminent risk to the public. 
• Compile an investigation report for the preliminary inquiry including the following: facts of the case; Issues; rules or provision contravened & Recommendation of the Committee. 
• Do a trend analysis of complaints investigated. 
• Identify areas that will inform Education and Training, including Continuing Professional Development. 
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports on the level of compliance and segment of incidence/ cases/ complaints. 
• Assist in development and conduction of awareness programs. 
• Compile agenda items in a prescribed format for Committees of Preliminary Inquiry following investigation. 
• Attend Preliminary Inquiry Committee meetings. 
• Ensure that resolutions to the complainant and to the practitioner are executed timeously. 
• Assist in the compilation of management reports on complaints investigated and the decision taken by committees of preliminary inquiry. 
• Assist in the compilation of reports for Professional Boards and relevant Committees of Council. 
• Carry out any other function as may be delegated by the Head of Division.