• Reference Number : refs/021524
• Directorate : Clinical Support
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R605 550.00 Grade 2 : R689 430.00 (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. A Nkuna, Tel: (012) 529 3424

Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy & Audiology. Current registration with HPSCA as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist. A minimum 5-year appropriate experience in Speech Therapy & Audiology after registration with the health professions council of which 3 years must be appropriate experience in management. Effective communication skills, Counselling Skills, Planning Skills, organizing skills, People skills, critical thinking skills. and computer Literacy. Health Care experience will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Knowledge of the departments constitutional mandate. Statistical analysis skills.

Duties :

• Contributing to the rehabilitation services strategic development processes with specific focus on strengthening and development of the speech therapy and audiology. Facilitate the integration of speech therapy and audiology services within priority programmes. Develop/implement an operational plan for rehabilitation services inclusive of comprehensive and quality speech therapy and audiology programme. Improve independence of people with hearing and communication disabilities as per guideline/ policy. Craft, facilitate and monitor the implementation of various audiology guidelines (e.g. hearing aid fitting protocol, OAE, ABR, ASSR screening and diagnostic protocols), dysphagia, AAC and aural rehabilitation protocols, and SOP’s in line with the national and provincial health system. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Liaise /attend meetings with other stake holders. Involved in Research and development in the hospital. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics. Compile reports and provide comprehensive record keeping. Maintain physical and or electronic records. Coordination and facilitation of activities of the quality assurance programme (including finance, asset, and risk management). To engage in mentoring and audits. To apply the latest relevant acts and/or legislature. To plan the budget in line with estimated client requirements and ensure that production capacity, consumable and non-consumable goods, equipment, and staff are available to achieve agreed output and foreseeable additional demands. To maintain and implement a human resource plan, including recruitment, selection, and appointment. To ensure effective staff utilization. To build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment, and maintain sound labour relations and morale to maximize involvement while minimizing conflict. Improve quality, create continuous improvement of NCS and Ideal Hospital. To participate in and facilitate continuous professional development (CPD) as required by HPCSA.

Notes :

• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Applications can be delivered to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, 3111 Setlogelo Drive, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208. ABT 06 (HR Registry) or posted to: Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Private Bag X422, Pretoria 0001. Applications may also be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right to fill this position. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC)- Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within OHS Act 85 of 1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 20-09-2024

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.