• Reference Number : refs/019676
  • Directorate : Allied Department
  • Number of Posts : 4
  • Package : Tarrif/hour less than 10 years R 237 only our less than 20 years R277 only Tarrif/hour more than 20 years R324 only
  • Enquiries : Ms Claudine Ndwambi 016 930 3360/3360

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the Speech and Audiology profession. (RSA: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in the Speech and Audiology profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in Speech and Audiology profession as required in South Africa. Knowledge: Public Service Act and Regulations. Batho-Pele principles. Quality Assurance. Labour relations: Disciplinary and Conflict Management Procedures. Skills: Communication (written and verbal). Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment. Interpersonal and Listening skills. Computer Literacy. Documenting patient information, statistics, attending ward rounds, discussions and meeting within a multidisciplinary team. Contributing to service development by monitoring, evaluating and co-ordinating existing and new services and developing management protocols for improved patients care. Providing public education regarding feeding and communication difficulties. To comply with all departmental procedures and protocols. To manage all resources appropriately. To complete monthly statistics and reports. To participate in all departmental, hospital and provincial activities. To work with in an MDT approach including attendance and participation in MDT meeting

Duties :

  • To carry out a broad range of Audiology procedures in accordance with the best practice guidelines. To ensure that clinical resources are maintained according to protocols, which includes biological checks and reporting of faults. To provide effective speech, language and dysphagia Therapy to in and outpatients. Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients within a multidisciplinary team setting. Planning and problem solving. To carry out a broad range of Audiological procedures in accordance with best practice appropriately. Providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Selecting issuing and training appropriate use of assistive devices. Monitoring and reviewing patient progress. The following will be an added advantage. Experience in VFS/MBS, alternative Augmentative Communication (Low and Tracheostomies and High Tech), ASD patient and PEG management will be an added advantage.

Notes :

  • Applications Should be posted to Private Bag X058, Vanderbijlpark 1900 or hand delivered to Sebokeng Hospital, HR Department, Moshoeshoe Street or apply online at Professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents may not be included in application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of identity Document, qualifications, and other relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment Equity target of the institution. -PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sebokeng Hospital

Closing Date : 31-01-2024



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.