KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications should be submitted on form Z83, which must be fully completed, from any Public Service. Department OR from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. HR 01/2020. Faxed documents will not be accepted. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in disqualification. Please note that if you are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, your application is unsuccessful. Every shortlisted applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application in due course. Please note that the successful candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to financial constraints no S & T or relocation costs will be paid for attending interviews. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents: Reference is made to Circular No.5 of 2021. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administrative burden on Hr Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from short listed candidates only which may be submitted to Hr on or before the day of interview. Departments are required to consider including the matters articulated in paragraph 3 in advertisements and accompanying notes, going forward.

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DISPENSING OPTICIAN REF NO: MCCORD PEH/D/O/10/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R397 233 per annum. Other Benefits: 13th cheque, Home owners allowance, Medical Aid and Pension. (conditions apply) 
CENTRE : McCord Provincial Eye Hospital, Overport 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12. National Diploma in Optical Dispensing / Bachelor of Health Science in Opticianry, Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Code 8 drivers Licence, Ability to perform all dispensing procedures and duties effectively and efficiently, Knowledge of quality assurance including levels of lens tolerances in order to meet clinical standards, Sound knowledge and understanding of Health Professions Act, 1974 (ACT NO. 56 OF 1974), Good verbal, interpersonal and communication skills, Be patient and tactful, Mechanical and technical aptitude, Finger dexterity and a steady hand, Good eye-hand coordination and good eye sight. 
 
DUTIES : To carry out blocking, mounting, cutting and edging as well glazing spectacles, minimum 11 lenses per person per hour, breakage maintenance of less than 1.1%, To support other functions within the Optical Lab/Optometry Department, Performance of ocular measurements for the purpose of lens centration (vertical, horizontal, binocular & monocular), Performance of facial/head measurements for the purpose of correct frame selection and fitting. Assessment of vertical distance and panoptic angle fitting. Analysis of the prescription for the most appropriate lens and frame selection for the purposes of prescribing the optimum lens/frame, To verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications, To effectively manage stock control in the laboratory and storeroom, To provide weekly and monthly stock statistics, To enter the figures of the stock dispensed in the computer daily. To ensure that adequate stock is available in the laboratory and is locked away all the time, Monitor functioning of all equipment on a daily basis and to ensure that they are cleaned every afternoon, Manage the eye clinic laboratory assets through regular updated asset lists. To keep abreast of new developments in the field of Optician clinical training and requirements so as to continuously improve performance in the Department. To supervise student training as needed. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr SR Naidoo Tel No: (031) 268 5701