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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An appropriate recognised four (4) year degree in Social Work. Registration with the SA Council for Social Service Professions and proof of current registration. Knowledge/experience regarding Health Care Social Work will be an added advantage. Applicant must be able to function within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicant must be willing to rotate between different wards in the hospital. Knowledge of Mental Health Care Act. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive is compulsory. Be computer literate.
Duties :
Render comprehensive health care social work services incorporating case and group work to patients and their next of kin. Render social work services in a mental health setting. Participate in community work and projects when needed.
Required to act as a link between the patient and relevant community resources. Function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Administrative accountability through keeping statistics and effective record keeping as prescribed.
Liaison and networking with community resources. Study, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and protocols. Engage in continuous professional development activities. Required to attend ward rounds, conduct home visits, assess home circumstances and provide feedback to the multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Demonstrate social work values and the principles of human rights and social justice.
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