Chief Medical Officer jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist or Audiologist.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Willingness to work overtime when required. Willingness to travel. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and ability to drive.

ENQUIRIES

Dr H Goeiman, tel. no. (021) 815-8769

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide technical, programme and implementation support for disability, rehabilitation, eye care, palliative care and care of the elderly programmes. Lead and support the development, review and implementation of guidelines, standard operating procedures and service delivery models. Provide technical input into national and provincial tenders for assistive technologies, rehabilitation and eye care equipment and therapeutic materials. Lead and support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service delivery projects and initiatives to inform planning and quality improvement. Support intersectoral collaboration with government departments, higher education institutions and other partners.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may undergo a Competency Based Assessment.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of international, national and provincial policies, legislation and guidelines related to disability, rehabilitation, eye care, palliative care and ageing services. Project or programme planning, coordination and implementation within health systems. Understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and risk mitigation in health and rehabilitation services. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for service planning and quality improvement. Computer literacy, written and verbal communication skills. Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and system-level problem-solving. Understanding of rehabilitation and healthcare ecosystems within the broader provincial health system.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist or Audiologist.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist or Audiologist.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.