EMPLOYMENT OFFERED IN THE WESTERN CAPE

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES &
THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF THE WESTERN CAPE

 LECTURERS (2 positions)

DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Department of HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES

The University of Cape Town and the Department of Health of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape invite applications for two Lecturer posts in the Division of Occupational Therapy - one position will be permanent and the other a two-year contract.

The successful appointees:

•  Will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and administration, research supervision and clinical service.
• Should have supervised occupational therapy students in practice learning.
• Should have a Master’s qualification (with a strong research component) in occupational therapy
• Will be expected to participate in divisional, departmental and faculty leadership structures

 Requirements for the permanent position:

•  Experience as an Occupational Therapist with demonstrable expertise in the field of work practice.
• The ability to conduct independent research.
• A comprehensive view of vocational rehabilitation services across all levels of care, as well as commitment to the Primary Health Care philosophy.

 Requirements for two year contract position:

•  Experience as an Occupational Therapist with demonstrable expertise in the field of mental health.
• A comprehensive view of mental health care services across all levels of care as well as being committed to the Primary Health Care philosophy. 

Closing date:  13 January 2012                           Reference: SR228/11

To view the full advertisement, application requirements and response details, please visit www.uct.ac.za and click on “vacancies”.

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php

 

Job Offered: MANAGER Dementia Unit
Job Title: MANAGER
Job Description: Establish and manage a new service for a unit with capacity for 16 persons with dementia
Company Description:   GERATEC
Location: Paarl, Western Cape, ACVV House Ina Rens
Permanent/Locum Position: Permanent
Job Requirements:
GERATEC requires the services of an Occupational Therapist as Manager of ACVV House Ina Rens in Paarl. This dementia unit with a capacity for 16 will be the first and only of its kind which will provide, within the Eden Alternative, a multi sensory environment where persons with dementia can live with dignity and experience personal growth.

Skills Required:
- The suitable candidate will be instrumental in the creation of this unique environment with the support of a multi disciplinary team. The person must furthermore be very creative and have  the necessary business knowledge to manage the administration, staff, health and safety.
- Experience in psycho-geriatrics, person-centered care and/or dementia will be a recommendation.
- Should you meet  these requirements and can identify with our values of integrity, respect, compassion and innovation, we would like to invite you to apply.
Remuneration: Negotiable
Education/ Registration: Occupational Therapy degree, HPCSA Registration

Contact Details: Send a  two page CV to mpienaar@geratecza.com or fax 021  461 6328 on/before 20 December 2011. 

I am an Occupational Therapist managing a general practice in the West Coast.
I work alongside physiotherapits and a psychiatrist on the hospital grounds and I see a variety of clients including hand injuries, paediatrics (including sensory integration), physical rehab and functional capacity evaluations.

I am in need of a locum therapist to assist me part-time.
The option also exists to take over the practice as from middle 2012.

Contact Nanki at nankir@vodamail.co.za for more information
 

PSYCHO-SOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMME
A Staff vacancy exists in Cape Mental Health’s community-based rehabilitation programme for adults with psychiatric disabilities.

Applications are invited for the following contract position:
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR   (40 hours)
A position exists for an Occupational Therapist to coordinate the Community Based Psycho Social Group Programme.

Requirements:

• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Three years relevant experience
• A valid manual driver’s licence
• Fluent in  English and Afrikaans or Xhosa
• Experience in the mental health field or group-work would be a recommendation.

Individuals who fulfil the requirements can apply in writing by sending:
A letter of application
Curriculum vitae    
Two contactable referees to:

The Deputy Director
Cape Mental Health Society
Private Bag X7
Observatory
7935
or hand deliver to 22 Ivy Street Observatory Cape Town
or emailed to gadija@cmhs.co.za

Closing Date:  4 November 2011

PRODUCT SOLUTIONS / GROUP ASSURANCE PRODUCTS
DISABILITY CLAIMS ASSESSOR
MUTUALPARK, CAPE TOWN
VACANCY NUMBER – IRC11358
ROLE SIZE M
LOW – OPERATIONAL
2 positions

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities
I understand and accept that, by applying for this role, I authorize Old Mutual, in its capacity as employer, to access my     personal information stored on Oracle, and to utilize said information for recruitment purposes for this role.

CLOSING DATE: 21 October 2011
RECRUITER NAME: Flatwell, Miss Karen Suzanne
+27 (0) 21 509 7663 (telephone)
+27 (0) 21 509 3801 (fax)
kflatwell@oldmutual.com (email)
+27 (0) 725000925 (mobile)

Role Description:
This role uses specialist technical knowledge to assess risk for the business and/or specific products.

This role is for a dynamic individual with a willingness to learn and be part of a specialised claims assessing team.

Key result areas and work descriptors:
Personal Effectiveness
o    Accountable for service delivery through own efforts
o    Accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality for  periods of 1 day to a maximum of 3 months.
o    Makes increased contributions by broadening emotional competence and technical skills
o    Collaborates effectively with others to achieve results
o    Reads own emotions and their impact
o    Accepts and lives the company values
Social Effectiveness
o    Empathy – understanding others and taking an active interest in their concerns
o    Service -recognising and meeting customer needs
Risk Management
o    Uses specialist technical knowledge to evaluate and manage the validity of contracts and determine and manage the liability of claims.
o    Determines, selects and accepts risk and/or liability on behalf of the organisation.
o    Evaluates proposals and  medical evidence against business rules and practices.
o    Exercises discretion in decision making within standardised practice.

Role Qualifications and Requirements:
Occupational Therapy, Qualified Nursing Sister or Physiotherapy Degree
At least 5 years experience in the relevent medical field.
Claims Assessing experience essential
Insurance industry exposure, with emphasis on Group Assurance products would be a distinct advantage
Good communication skills and the ability to develop and build good working relationships are essential
Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Email.
Knowledge of AWD and Compass would be an added advantage
Detail Orientated.
Well developed interpersonal skills.
Well developed problem solving skills.
Must be a team player.
Conduct presentations
Emotional self-awareness
Self-confidence
Emotional self-control
Initiative
Empathy
Service orientation
Developing others
Influence
Communication
Conflict management
Teamwork and collaboration
Information Monitoring

Competencies:
Business Awareness
Decision Making  
Gaining Commitment  
Information Monitoring  
Ownership  
Planning & Organising
Continuous Renewal

Are you currently working as a locum or working in a part-time job?  Are you looking for a career in the financial services sector?

The life insurance industry (through the Academy of the Association of Savings and Investment South Africa - ASISA) is running a training course for aspiring underwriters.  The course will cover subjects such as anatomy and physiology, financial underwriting, occupational and avocational aspects of underwriting, insurance products, an overview of how the insurance industry functions and various life skills applicable to the insurance industry.

There are two full scholarships available to attend this course.  The course will run for one week each month from September 2011 to March 2012, excluding December.  There may be an opportunity to do an internship at a life insurance company in the 3 weeks between courses.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, or require further details, please send your CV to Irene Petrony at irenep@iafrica.com