• Reference Number : refs/020049
• Directorate : Speech Therapy and Audiology
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 359 622- R491 676.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms BE Baloyi: 012-354 2723

Requirements :

• Qualification in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology. Registration as an Independent Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Must have completed community service. Current annual registration with HPCSA. Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Knowledge in the application of clinical audiology theory, practices and ethics. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in rendering tertiary level/central level audiology services such as vestibular, electrophysiology, implantable hearing devices and the provision of aural rehabilitation to adults and/or children with hearing aids and implantable hearing devices. Communication skills, report writing, presentation skills, research skills, planning and organizational skills.

Duties :

• To provide a effective and comprehensive Audiology services to in and out patients in adherence with the scope of practice and protocols. The caseload will consist of both paediatrics and adult patients. Provide education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Selecting, issuing and training appropriate use assistive devices. Monitoring and reviewing patient progress. Documenting patient information, statistics, attending ward rounds, discussions and meetings within a multidisciplinary team. Liaising and referring appropriately. Contributing to service development by monitoring, evaluating and coordinating existing and new services. Identifying departmental needs, managing waiting lists, participating in implementing new services and developing management protocols for improved patient care. Providing public education regarding hearing and balance disorders. Assist with management of human(including students), finance and physical resources. Adherence to legislation, regulations, ethical standards, policies, guidelines and protocols at national, provincial, institutional and departmental level.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.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. 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 29-02-2024

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.