• Reference Number : refs/021184
• Directorate : SPEECH THERAPY AND AUDIOLOGY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 376 524.00 (per annum) (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms A. Alli Tel :011 488 4230/4296 Ms M.P. Rapetswa Tel: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the Speech and Audiology profession. Registration with the HPCSA in Speech and Audiology. (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). Foreigner: 1-year relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in the Speech and Audiology profession in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Knowledge: Knowledge and skills in early childhood intervention, management of paediatric paediatric inpatients and outpatients (dysphagia and communication). Ability to work in a team, plan organise and coordinate clinical services. Public Service Act and Regulations. Batho-Pele principles. PFMA. 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. Research skills. The following will be an added advantage: Experience in VFS/MBS, feeding disorders, Alternative Augmentative Communication (Low and High Tech), patients with neurological disorders and Tracheostomies and PEG management.

Duties :

• To assess manage speech, language, communication and feeding difficulties in the neonatal and paediatric population. Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients within a multi-disciplinary team setting. Planning and problem solving appropriately. Providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Selecting issuing and training appropriate use of assistive devices. Monitoring and reviewing patient progress. 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. Identifying departmental needs, participate and contribute to service development, managing waiting list, participating in implementing new services and developing management protocols for improved patient 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 meetings. To assist with student supervision.

Notes :

• Please note that the salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD policy. Applications should be submitted on a (PDF Format only) to the following email-address: Medicalhr.Cmjah@gauteng.gov.za. PLEASE USE THE REFERENCE AS THE SUBJECT, alternatively submit at: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, No 17 Jubilee Road, Parktown, 2193, Admin Building, Room 10/02. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only.The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/Y YYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) - Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be an immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the posts). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, African Males, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Males, Indian Females, White Males, African Females and White Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Chartlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 13-09-2024

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.