PackageLess than 10 years experience: R248.00 per hourAt least 10 years, but less than 20 years experience: R290.00 per hour20 years experience: R340.00 per hourRequirements:Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dietitian.Registration as a Dietitian with Independent Practitioner status.Community service completion required.Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies.Knowledge in the application of Clinical Dietetics theory, practice, and ethics.Communication skills, report writing skills, decision-making skills, computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), planning and organizational skills, networking and liaison skills, expert Dietetic clinical skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills.The ability to work under pressure and cope with a high-volume workload.Advantages: Special interest in the nutritional management of surgical patients and/or experience in the field of surgery. Academic excellence.Duties:Render optimal, cost-effective, and evidence-based nutritional care in a tertiary setting according to the department's quality and financial targets.Perform and complete administrative functions including report writing.Participate in the supervision and training of Dietetic 4th year students and any other training required from the department.Implement and monitor Quality Assurance through audits, developing and implementing quality improvement plans, and collating and analysing statistics.Contribute to the development of the Dietetics Department and the Dietetics profession by promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area.Assist with existing projects managed by the department, as well as starting, implementing, and maintaining own projects.Co-ordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Dietetics services in the hospital and community.Evaluate and ensure that the therapeutic menu complies with quality standards in conjunction with the Food Service Manager.Adhere to and implement all relevant policies, procedures, standards, and legislation.Conduct daily and monthly statistics to support the smooth running of the Dietetics department.Notes:Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.For assistance with online applications, please email your query to ****** should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview.It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks.Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates.The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Employer: Department of HealthLocation: Steve Biko Academic HospitalClosing Date: 19-12-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Dietitian?Have you completed your community service?Please Note:Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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