Deputy Manager - Forensic Services

Department Of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Gauteng seeks a qualified individual for a management position in psychiatric nursing. Candidates should possess an appropriate Bachelor’s degree, a qualification in psychiatric nursing, and a management qualification, along with significant experience in nursing and management roles. Essential skills include good communication and computer literacy. This role involves facilitating forensic services and coordinating with various stakeholders. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Nine years in Nursing and at least five years in management.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Vast knowledge of Mental Health Care Act and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and strengthen Forensic services to support de-institutionalization.
• Coordinate Forensic Psychiatry and report to the CEO.
• Monitor implementation of strategic plans regarding state patients.
• Ensure development and implementation of forensic policies.

Skills

Psychiatry Nursing Speciality

Good communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Appropriate Bachelor’s degree

Qualification in Psychiatric Nursing

Post basic Management qualification

Job description

Package

R – R per annum (All-inclusive package)

Qualifications

• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree / Basic R.
• A qualification in Psychiatric Nursing.
• Post basic Management qualification.
• Nine years in Nursing and at least five years in management.
• Psychiatry Nursing Speciality will be an added advantage.
• Current registration with SANC, management experience in service planning, development and delivery.
• Vast knowledge of Mental Health Care Act no 17, Criminal procedure Act 77, 78 and 79, Child Justice Act, Child Protection Act, PFMA.
• Computer literacy and a valid Driver’s License.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and strengthen Forensic services to support de-institutionalization.
• Coordinate Forensic Psychiatry at all levels of care and report to the CEO.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic plans in terms of Obser Vandi and State Patients.
• Align individual performance to the strategic objectives of the unit.
• Provide technical support to management on Forensic services.
• Monitor and evaluate the waiting lists of Obser Vandi and state patients.
• Collaborate and liaise with the SAPS, Correctional Services, Justice department and the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
• Support regular audit systems.
• Monitor the admission procedures of State patients and Obser Vandi, reclassification, conditional discharges and full discharges of State patients.
• Ensure the development and implementation of forensic policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provide reports to the CEO, National Forensic Directorate as well as Provincial Mental Health Directorate.

Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer

Department of Health