Vacancy: CHIEF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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POST: CHIEF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
INSTITUTITON: BETHESDA HOSPITAL
REFERENCE NO: BETH 35/2023
REMUNERATION: Grade 1 – R520 785.00 pa
OTHER BENEFITS: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance (employee must meet the prescribed
requirements)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:
 Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
 An appropriate qualification that allow registration with HPCSA as an occupational therapist.
 A minimum of 3-years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an occupational therapist.
 Current Registration with the Health professional Council of South African (HPCSA)

For more information: HERE

ENQUIRIES: MR. PEZ ZULU TEL NO: 035-595 3106

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 August 2023

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Human Resource Manager
Bethesda Hospital, Private Bag x602, Ubombo, 3970

previousLecturer: Family Medicine and Primary Care Full-time appointment Ref: TGB05/216/0723

nextLecturer/Senior Lecturer (1 Post) Ref: 82/2023/MJM/P8/P7

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