Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment, to this full-time 2-year position, commencing as soon as possible. The main purpose of this position is to provide efficient secretarial support to the GSH-HIV Mental Health Group in the Division of Neuropsychiatry. The incumbent will be based at Groote Schuur Hospital.

Requirements include:

·  Senior Certificate

·  Secretarial and Office Management Diploma or appropriate post-matric qualification would be advantageous

·  At least 2 years’ experience in an educational institution

·  Excellent computer skills, particularly: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Internet and email.

·  Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

·  Excellent and professional interpersonal skills

·  Meticulous work with attention to detail

·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·  Effective time-management skills and the ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task within a highly

pressurised environment

·  The capability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

·  General Office administration, including filing of clinical audit forms, typing of letters and documents and photocopying.

·  Capturing of clinical and research data into custom-designed Microsoft Access databases.

·  Liaising with staff regarding administrative tasks.

·  Reviewing staff and group progress and adding material onto a website on a regular basis.

·  Obtaining quotations and arranging for purchasing.

·  Telephonic liaison with research participants.

·  Collation of written material for reports and drafting/reviewing of material under supervision of the Head of Division.

The annual remuneration package is negotiable between R104781 and R123290.

Application process:

To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Mrs Corne Robertson, Division of Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, J2 – Room 64, 1st Floor, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925.

E-mail: ; Telephone: +27 21 4045221, Departmental website: www.psychiatry.uct.ac.za

The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reference number for this position: I-2339

Closing date for applications: 11 July 2011

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.

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