Website KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify psychosocial risk factors for suicide in district
- Champion the implementation of activities with aspect related to own profession in action plan (change facilitation);
- Package the necessary psychosocial training interventions and programmes for district staff;
- Appraise existing psychosocial occupational therapy training programmes and systems for occupational therapy personnel and other health workers in the district;
- Develop institutional mechanisms for collaboration and referral in collaboration with other team members;
- Meet programme managers of priority programmes and advocate for integration of social work interventions into these programmes and support implementation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team member
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act and Prevent of and treatment for Substance Abuse Act
- Knowledge of public service legislation, policies and procedures as well as that of the
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Senior Certificate/ Grade 12
- A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing
- Basic qualification accredited with the SANC in terms of Government Notice 425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
JOB DETAILS:
- Company: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Vacancy Type: Full Time
- Job Location: Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
- Application Deadline: SEE APPLICATION PAGE
To apply for this job please visit www.kznhealth.gov.za.