DIETICIAN (PRODUCTION) REF NO: REFS/031123

Directorate: Clinical

SALARY: R359 622 – R408 201 per annum, (excl. benefits)

JOB LOCATION: Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton

REQUIREMENTS:

Tara Hospital is a specialized psychiatric institution with a super-specialist Eating Disorders Unit. Interested candidates should have a BSc/B. Degree in Dietetics, i.e., a 4-year integrated or 3/4 year + 1-year postgraduate degree. Currently registered with the HPCSA as a Dietitian.

A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience. Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice, and ethics relating to the delivery of dietetics Services within a hospital setting and knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations, and policies. Specific knowledge, skills, and experience in the treatment of eating
disorders will be an advantage.

Good communication Skills (verbal and written), computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office), and good Interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, understanding the importance of an effective multi-disciplinary team in a Psychiatric Hospital and in a changing environment. Ability to work under pressure, able to cope with a high-volume workload. Must have a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

Effectively render optimal, cost-effective and evidence–based nutritional care
in a public service setting according to the department’s quality and financial
targets. To provide a clinical psychiatric service in the eating disorders unit and
other psychiatric wards. To assist with developing and implementing clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures. To perform administrative functions and provide relevant statistics to support the effective and efficient running of the Dietetics department.

To assist with the development and implementation of departmental strategic, financial, and operational plans. To ensure departmental standards are maintained. Participate in Quality Improvement Programs. Participate in the training and education of relevant staff and students. Assist with coordination of clinical nutrition and food service management.

Participate in Continuous Professional Development and promotion of the Dietetics profession.

ENQUIRIES: Ms T Mchunu Tel No: (011) 535 3168

APPLICATIONS:

must be delivered to: Tara at the H. Moross Centre c/o HR Section, 50 Saxon Road Hurlingham 2196, or be posted to: Tara at the H. Moross Centre Private Bag X7, Randburg, 2125. Due to technical problems with the GPG vacancy
website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to
apply using hand delivery, and postal address.

NOTE:

Tara Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, and redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability, and gender. Applications must
consist of a fully completed and signed new (effective from 01/01/2021) Z83
(81/971431) form with a comprehensive CV containing at least three (3)
contactable references. Certified copies of qualifications, ID, Statutory Registrations or other relevant certificates need not be attached when applying
for the post.

Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. The relevant reference number/post number must be quoted in the application form. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019, it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification.

Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority.

CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023