• Reference Number : refs/020187
• Directorate : Physiotherapy
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R578 367 per annum Grade 2: R658 482 per annum Plus 13th cheque, medical aid (optional), and housing allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements).
• Enquiries : Dr I.P Nku (011) 321 6084

Requirements :

• Grade 12/National senior certificate, Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist, A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a qualified physiotherapist post OSD of which three (3) years must be in supervisory position. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Physiotherapy high quality diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic procedures. Sound knowledge of the application of clinical Physiotherapy theory, practices and ethics. Ability to plan organise and manage resources (human, financial, tangible). Sound knowledge of policies, regulations, procedures, acts, and charters. I.e., National rehabilitation policy, National health policy, Batho Pele principles, patient rights charter, Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework (IHRM), Ethical code of conduct, Health and safety, Labour relations act, public service act, public finance management act etc. Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, conflict management and knowledge of labour relations, disciplinary and grievance procedures. Excellent computer literacy skills. Ability to function under pressure. Drivers license.

Duties :

• Provision of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients, in collaboration with multidisciplinary team. Provide a consultative physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to health professionals and patients. To supervise all, Rehabilitation staff (Physio, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy) at the hospital. Manage the allocated budget and implement the financial, management system for the rehabilitation department. Good formulation and amendments of physiotherapy departmental policies. Development, implementation, and supervision of quality improvement programmes within the rehabilitation department. Development of departmental operational plan in alignment with Institutional operational plan. Development and implementation of assessment and treatment protocols and guidelines in line with local and international standards and best practice. Provision of supervision and implementation of employee performance management and development systems for junior staff. Provide advice and guidance on the selection and purchase of rehabilitation equipment whilst ensuring quality cost effectiveness. Keep records of all CPD points and Certificates of trainings attended by staff. Attend HOD meeting when required, represent MDT in the meetings, provincial and district. Give feedback and action plan of the resolutions from the meetings. Monitor absenteeism and leave management of the staff. Compile PMDS reports of all staff. Collect and analysing departmental statistics before submission. To solve complex professional problems and policy issues by exercising sound judgment on the best possible outcome.

Notes :

• Applications: Signed Z83 Application form with fully completed CV to be send to: Edenvale hospital, Resource Department Private Bag X 1005, Edenvale, 1610 or hand delivered to: Edenvale Pedestrian gate (Next to taxi Rank), Modderfontein Road, Edenvale.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 19-03-2024

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.