This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF DIETETICS (CLINICAL TUTOR) GRADE 1-3
Department of Health
- Reference number
- ECHEALTH/CD-CT/ARP/SHRTD/01/06/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R413 121 - R472 389 per annum (OSD) Grade 2: R482 499 - R550 389 per annum (OSD) Grade 3: R564 822 - R683 808 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Nelson Mandela Metro, Livingstone Tertiary Hospital
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
Appropriate qualification (National Diploma/Degree in Dietetics) that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Dietician. A Masters qualification will be an added advantage. Registration with HPCSA as a Dietitian. Additional requirements: sound knowledge in food services and community nutrition. Knowledge, skills and Competencies required: Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, policies, strategies, guidelines, and protocols within the department of health that impact on nutrition outcomes. Comprehensive knowledge of current dietetics practice, professional ethics, and healthcare delivery systems. Thorough understanding of HPCSA accreditation standards, specifically those related to supervised experiential learning and core competencies. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, preceptors, and administrators). Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex scheduling and administrative tasks. Proficiency in standard office software and experience utilizing learning management systems (LMS) and student tracking software. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.
Duties
Identify, negotiate, and maintain affiliation agreements (Memoranda of Understanding) with a variety of appropriate clinical, community, food service, and research settings to provide comprehensive supervised practice experiences. Recruit, train, orient, and evaluate clinical supervisors. Conduct regular site visits and evaluations of rotation sites and clinical supervisors to ensure the quality and consistency of student learning experiences and adherence to programme objectives. Coordinate the placement of students in training sites ensuring all students complete the required number of hours in diverse settings. Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation sessions for students prior to the start of their supervised practice rotations. Serve as the primary departmental contact for students during their clinical placements, providing guidance, addressing concerns, and mediating issues between the student and the site supervisors. Implement, monitor, and manage the student evaluation process, including mid-point and final evaluations completed by supervisors and reflective assignments completed by students. Collaborate with relevant staff members to integrate clinical learning objectives with coursework, ensuring a seamless transition from classroom to practice. Maintain meticulous records of student placements, supervised practice hours, supervisor training, and student performance data, fulfilling accreditation requirements. Participate actively in program review, assessment, and accreditation activities, specifically providing data and narrative related to the supervised experiential learning component. Participate in staff training program in the unit. Provide optimal nutritional care to patients. May teach one or more courses related to clinical skills, professional practice, or preparation, as assigned by the Head of Department. Market and promote Dietetic services and contribute towards research.
Where to send your application
must be submitted electronically via email to: Noms.Tsotsobe@echealth.gov.za 213
Enquiries
Ms L Mabanga Tel no 041 405 2348
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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