SALARY : R571 161 – R654 285 per annum
CENTRE : Mbombela Sub-district (Ehlanzeni District)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Good leadership and coordination qualities. Good interpersonal communication skills. Good organizing and planning skills. Report writing skills, ability to work under pressure. Valid driver’s licence and computer literacy.
DUTIES : Coordinate and manage mental health and substance abuse programme. Ensure the implementation of the mental health care act (Act no 17 2002) and mental health and substance abuse policies at the sub-district level. Provide support visits in health facilities. Assist in the management of state patients and patient in chronical care facilities. Conduct home visit to support families and mental health care users including state patients. Facilitates in the establishment of community based mental health services. Ensure community involvement and participation in forming support group and working with stakeholders. Advocacy mental health promotion and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse: competencies: plan and organise own work and support personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Do awareness campaign on mental health and substance abuse? Assist in preparation of strategic plans and operational plans for the programme liaise with other department and ability to work with NGOs.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.