• Reference Number : REFS/023541
• Directorate : THERAPEUTIC SERVICES (COCHLEAR IMPLANT MAPPING)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R575 250.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : ENQUIRIES: Ms. E Haarhoff Tel No- (011) 933 9154/ 0269 Email- Rirhandzu.Mmatli@gauteng.gov.za / Tel No- 011 933 8174

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Speech Therapy and Audiology. Completion of a short course in Additional Licensing in Cochlear Implants and experience in cochlear implant assessment and management is a prerequisite. If the applicant has not already obtained additional licensing in cochlear implants, then proof of acceptance into a short course in cochlear implant management in 2020 is required at the time of the interview. Knowledge of the relevant public service regulations, policies, acts and procedures. Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to comply with budgeting, Quality Assurance, National Core Standards, Health and Safety and Infection Control Principles. Good teamwork and problem-solving skills. Management of a team and/or program will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Responsible for the assessment, counselling and management of individuals who may require implantable hearing devices such as cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing devices. To carry out a broad range of audiological procedures, including diagnostic hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting of adults and paediatric patients in accordance with best practice guidelines. This role includes the implementation and review of evidence-based protocols and procedures, regular clinical monitoring of service provision and the ongoing development of services. To take on role of Team Leader of Implantable Hearing Devices, including cochlear implant and acoustic implants. Reportable to the Assistant Director of Speech Therapy and Audiology. Team leader role includes budgeting and demand plan generation. Excellent teamwork and conflict management skills. To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries. To supervise, develop, train and monitor the performance of team members in all aspects of service delivery whilst adhering to Batho Pele Principles, National Core Standards, Quality Assurance and other Public Service Policies and Acts. Participate in conflict management and implement corrective measures and all governing departmental policies. Must be a team player within the department and institution. Adhere to and ensure compliance with HPCSA Legislation. Attend meetings and training as approved by manager. Management of personnel performance and review thereof. (Contracting, quarterly review and final assessment)

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.