WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

 
DUTIES: Key result areas/outputs: Render an efficient and cost-effective Radiology service to patients managed by the George Hospital and District Health Care Services in Eden and Central Karoo. Ensure clinical governance for the Radiology Service at both George Hospital and in Eden and Central Karoo Districts. Ensure the effective organisation of the radiology department (including radiation exposure, laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment). Assist with effective and efficient administration of the Radiology Department. Plan and partake in the training of staff including registrars, medical officers, community service MOs’, Interns and final year UCT medical students. Clinical, administrative and financial management of the Radiology Unit in conjunction with the Radiography Manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr Z North Tel No: (044) 802-4535 
APPLICATIONS: The Director: People’s Practices and Administration, Department of Health, PO Box 2060, Cape Town, 8000. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms C Dawood 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 41/175 :MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA) 
SALARY: Grade 1: R1 051 368 per annum 
Grade 2: R1 202 112 per annum 
Grade 3: R1 395 105 per annum 
CENTRE: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist Anaesthesiologist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist Anaesthesiologist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesia. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesia after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesia after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Inherent requirement of the job: 40-hour basic work week and participation in the after-hours call system, with an undertaking to participate in 16-hours commuted overtime per week. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge, skill and experience in general Paediatric Anaesthesia. Experience in intensive care medicine. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and willingness to supervise staff. Actively participate in the academic under- and post-graduate anaesthetic training program (including clinical teaching and MMED supervision). Experience in pain medicine desirable. Experience in Paediatric Cardiac and Transplant Anaesthesia would be desirable. Involvement in research desirable. Promote Clinical Governance including implementation of clinical guidelines, protocols and clinical audits. Good working ethics with children and be an advocate for children’s rights. 
 
DUTIES: Key result areas/outputs: Provide a specialist Peri-Operative Anaesthetic care to patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and associated hospitals. Assist with airway management and resuscitation throughout the hospital. Risk assessment and advice on perioperative workup of patients. Advise on pain management plans for patients. Manage theatre lists. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr N Beyers Tel No: (021) 658-5788 
APPLICATIONS: The Chief Executive Officer: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Private Bag X5, Rondebosch, 7700. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms T Nqola 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2018 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post Basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with SANC. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as Professional nurse with additional qualification in Nursing Education. Experience: A minimum of 11 years appropriate /recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 7 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs): Strategic and Operational Management and Planning of the Campus in terms of delegations, relevant acts and annual performance plan. Coordinate and Facilitate Nursing Education and Training of students to comply with quality assurance system. Develop policy guidelines for Nursing Education and Training. Market the corporate image of the Campus, Coordinate and facilitate research initiatives. Ensure academic governance. Collaborate with stakeholders. Co-ordinate student affairs and activities. Responsibility for corporate governance, including aspects of Human and Financial resource management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr T Mabuda Tel No: (021) 684-1203 
APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2018
 
 
 
 
POST 41/177 :PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: MENTAL HEALTH) 
Eden District 
SALARY: Grade 1: R362 559 (PN-B1) per annum 
Grade 2: R445 917 (PN-B2) per annum 
CENTRE: Oudtshoorn Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A post-basic qualification with duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate, recognisable experience in Psychiatry after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Advanced Psychiatry. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs: Actively participate in the provision of nursing care to patients with Mental Health problems. Advise/treat mental health conditions presented at health facility and ensure continuity of care. Provide a therapeutic environment, training and teaching of patients, staff, councillors and community as well as involvement in community projects focusing on mental health needs. Assist and monitor the implementation of nursing care plans, the evaluation thereof and perform office and clinical administration. Liaise and communicate with all relevant departments (internal and external). Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of psychiatric patients. Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms H Human Tel No: (044) 203-7203 
APPLICATIONS: The Director: Eden District Office, Private Bag X6592, George, 6530. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms S Pienaar 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the required qualifications will be appointed into the general stream, and they will be required to obtain the necessary qualifications within a predetermined period of time. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)” 
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2018 
 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent). Experience: Appropriate office management experience. Appropriate experience in compiling the Workplace Skills Plan. Experience in coordinating the Expanded Public Works Programme. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of Skills Development and Training. Knowledge of People Development policies and Procedures. Knowledge of the Workplace Skills Plan and Quarterly reports. Practical computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Professional telephone etiquette and ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs): General administrative duties e.g. Telephone messaging, training related queries, distribution of documents and Minute taking. Capture Provincial Training Institute nominations from Facilities and Sub-Structure office. Capture Bursaries on Bursary Information Management System (BIMS). Capture Workplace Skills Plan information on HWSETA Database. Update and maintain electronic databases. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms L Klink Tel No: (028) 214-5831 
APPLICATIONS: The Director: Overberg District, Private Bag X07, Caledon, 7230. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms A Brits 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 November 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 41/179 :SECURITY OFFICER 
SALARY: R115 437 per annum 
CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7). Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Private Security Regulatory Authority of South Africa in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulations Act (Act 56 of 2001) PSIRA. Experience: Appropriate experience in Security Service. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work shifts and be available on a 24-hour basis. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge of prescripts, regulations and procedures. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in a team as well as independently. Ability to take full responsibility and be diligent. 
 
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs): Protect, guard buildings, key-points, patients, visitors, personnel as well as the patrolling of fenced-off areas, buildings and the premises. Ensure access or egress control to prevent the unlawful entry, removal of persons, vehicles, dangerous objects and illegal substances and the monitoring of surveillance cameras or fire alarm systems. Effective application of service delivery/efficient support to the supervisor. Effective and efficient use of equipment to render an efficient security service. Control and monitor surveillance cameras to identify, prevent any unlawful entry of persons, suspicious objects, person as well as vehicle thefts and forcible entry to departments or entrances of the hospital. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr VP September Tel No: (021) 938-6077 
APPLICATIONS: The Chief Executive Officer: Tygerberg Hospital, Private Bag X3, Tygerberg, 7505. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms V Meyer 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 November 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
POST 41/180 :HOUSEHOLD AID 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services 
SALARY: R96 549 per annum 
CENTRE: Bishop Lavis CHC 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and supplies. Willingness to render a shift service on weekends, public holidays, day and night and duties and rotate in different departments according to operational needs and requirements. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (read, speak and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Ability to operate machinery and equipment. 
 
DUTIES: (key result areas/outputs): Render effective, efficient and safe hygiene and domestic services within the institution. Render support services to Household Supervisor. Contribute to effective utilisation and functioning of apparatus and equipment. Contribute to effective management of domestic responsibilities. Adhere to loyal service ethics. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms EZ Mtshali Tel No: (021) 927-1136 
APPLICATIONS: The Director: Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure, 1st Floor, Bellville Health Park, Karl Bremer Hospital, Bellville, 7500. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms A Kader 
 
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 November 2018