• Reference Number : REFS/024224
  • Directorate : THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
  • Number of Posts : 1

  • Package :GRADE 1 – R397 233.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS), GRADE 2 – R463 941.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS), GRADE 3 – R543 099.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)

  • Enquiries : Ms N Serobatse 011 4113563  Ms M Mabiletse 011 4113677

Requirements :

Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in Environmental Health. Reghttps://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Login/Logout.aspxistration with the HPCSA IN Environmental Health.

No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in Environmental Health. The following will be added advantage: One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Environmental Health. Good communication skills (verbal and written), Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Presentation and Excel). Knowledge and understanding of policies and strategies of the department. Ability to interpret and apply policies.

Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to lead and or operate within a multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to collect, collate, analyse information/data and write reports. Must have a valid driver’s licence.

 

Duties :

Assist and support hospital management to comply with Environmental Health related legislative prescripts, strategies, and guidelines of the department. Implement Water Quality monitoring. Food control monitoring. Waste Management and general hygiene monitoring including wash.

Health surveillance of premises. Surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases excluding immunizations, vector control monitoring, environmental pollution control, management of human remains and chemical safety. Ensure that the facility comply with general hygiene requirements.

Implement the National Health Environment Management Plan Liaise with provincial EH Programme. Implement the national EH Norms and Standards and Support implementation of Ideal Hospital Framework to ensure quality health services.

Participate and provide support in the infection and prevention control/Occupational Health and Safety teams and any committee which promotes environmental health. Consolidate weekly, monthly and annual plans and reports. Assist with any other EH Related activities delegated by the supervisor/manager. Attend to environmental health related complaints.

 

Notes :

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.

Application 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), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified.

(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 qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).

Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : LERATONG HOSPITAL