Package: Grade 1: R376 524.00 - R 623 229.00 per annum (Plus benefits)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 with an appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Optometrist with Ocular Diagnostic Privilege.
- HPCSA registration as an independent Practitioner.
- Current registration with HPCSA as an Independent Optometrist with Ocular Diagnostic Privilege.
- Driver’s License and computer literacy are essential.
- A sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice, and ethics relating to the delivery of Optometry services within a clinic setting.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Duties:
- Rendering Eyecare Services in a community setting in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols.
- Examination, diagnosing, and treatment of eye conditions as per Optometry scope of practice.
- Coordinating and ensuring the promotion and marketing of Optometry Services in the District.
- Performing record keeping, data collection, assisting with budget control, and asset management.
- Exercising safeguarding of all consumables and equipment.
- Implementing and maintaining Quality Assurance Audits at facility level.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Patients' right charter, Ideal clinic, and other relevant policies and regulations.
- Adhering to PMDS.
- Contributing and participating in continuous professional development activities.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver better service delivery.
- Collaborating with stakeholders in the Eye care service delivery.
- Participating in student training and supervision.
- Participating in research projects of the district.
- Communicating effectively within the team.
- Relieving as and when the need arises.
- Performing any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.
Notes:
- Applications should be strictly submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: .
- No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid.
- According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview.
- If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks, and employment verification).
- The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.
- Driving and computer skills will be tested.
Employer: Department of Health
Closing Date: 10-10-2024
Criteria Questions:
- Do you have Grade 12?
- Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Do you have Computer literacy?
- Do you have an appropriate qualification as an Optometrist with Ocular Diagnostic Privilege?
- Are you registered with HPCSA as an independent Optometrist with Ocular Diagnostic Privilege?
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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