• Reference Number : refs/021680
• Directorate : Oral Health and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 605 550.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr S. Rabothata Tel No: 0823012693 or healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za (for system queries)

Requirements :

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Speech Therapy and Audiology, Speech Therapy or Audiology. A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience after registration as an independent practitioner with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist & Audiologist, Speech Therapists or Audiologist. Five (5) years extensive management experience within the Public Sector hospital/PHC environment will be an added advantage. Must have basic computer literacy skills. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. Applicants are expected to submit a certified copy of their HPCSA current registration and independent practice certification. Applicants must be in possession of a valid South African driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Strategic & leadership capabilities, Change management skills, Programme and Project management skills, Client Orientation and Customer Focus skills, Financial and Human Resource management skills. Good Communication Skills-verbal and written. Skilled in Research, Policy development, data management, Knowledge management skills, Problem-Solving skills, and Risk management. ATTRIBUTES: Good Interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure. Relate well to a diversity of personnel and a range of stakeholders. Must be willing to travel extensively within the province and work after hours if required.

Duties :

• Contributing to the rehabilitation services strategic development processes with specific focus on strengthening and development of the speech therapy and audiology services in the province. 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. Facilitate the development and implementation of the speech therapy and audiology services Clinical Governance Framework. Collaborate with academic and other relevant stakeholders. Solve complex professional and management problems and policy issues. Coordination of placement of students and community service professionals. Leads and direct quality management activities for speech therapy and audiology services in the province. Monitor and support Ideal Hospital/Clinic Programme & Quality improvement initiatives for speech therapy and audiology services. Utilize health information technology and other health information systems to transform the speech therapy & audiology services in the province. Monitoring and evaluation of speech therapy & audiology services and management of research projects. Strengthen public literacy and Health promotion on hearing and communication impairments in line with the department objectives. Strengthen governance, leadership, and management capacity of speech therapy & audiology managers in the province. Develop workplace systems that support common professional ethical values, conduct and behaviour. Foster a culture of improvement and development for speech therapy & audiology services workforce in the province. Assist in the management of NPOs. Knowledge of the PFMA, treasury regulations and relevant supply chain directives.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@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 : Central Office - Johannesburg

Closing Date : 11-10-2024

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.