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KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/vacancies. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).
Duties and responsibilities:
- Perform Professional clinical duties at Primary Health Clinic at Qwaqwa Campus.
- Handle emergencies on campus and refer to a doctor or other facilities when necessary.
- Assist with awareness campaigns regarding health on campus.
- Assist with first aid services at sport events on campus.
- Liaise with internal and external role-players.
- Assist with ordering of stock (medicine and consumables) and medical equipment.
- Assist with training of Peer Educators.
- Capture patient data and clinical notes on computer.
Inherent requirements:
- A Nursing diploma or degree in general, psychiatric, midwifery or community nursing.
- A post-basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare.
- Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in a clinical environment.
- A valid driver’s licence
- NIMART Trained (attach copy of certificate).
Required competencies:
Results Orientated
o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
o The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
o The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Strategic Thinking
o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen
o Proficient in using MS Office.
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Leading
o The ability to lead, take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
o The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
Building Coalitions
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
o The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
o The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
Recommendations:
- Language proficiency in Sotho and/or Zulu.
- Own transport.
- Knowledge in DHIS system.
- Dispensing certificate.
Assumption of duties:
1 April 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7267 or email at KebautloileKM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 /9857 /9810 /9003 for assistance.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.
The UFS is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/sites/supportservices/hr/Resources/Employment%20Equity%20Plan_July2017.pdf. For this post, we seek particularly to attract black (i.e. African, Coloured and Indian) and disabled South African candidates.
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit CV and Click on the linkÂ
Closing Date: 8th February, 2022
