SPEECH THERAPIST / SPEECH AND AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1

SPEECH THERAPIST / SPEECH AND AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1

• Reference Number: refs/021654
• Directorate: SPEECH THERAPY AND AUDIOLOGY (PAEDIATRIC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R 376 524.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)
• Enquiries: Dr. Sadna Balton Tel No: (011) 933 0379

Requirements:

• Qualification in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology, completion of Community service. Current independent practice registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025. Competencies: Knowledge and skills in Early Communication Intervention. Knowledge and skills in individual therapy, family-focused intervention and facilitation of support groups. Preference will be given to candidates with an additional certificate of post-graduate training in Auditory Verbal Therapy and to those who have experience in providing aural (re)habilitation to patients with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Ability to work in a team, plan, organise and coordinate a clinical service. Ability to engage in solution-based problem solving. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment. Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement.

Duties:

• To provide a complete package of care to children, teenagers and adults with hearing loss, including assessment of communication and listening; counselling, creation of joint intervention goals with the family; assisting in audiological management of these patients; provision of individual and group therapy; facilitation of support groups; report-writing, teacher training. Provision of intervention services in accordance with SACIG cochlear implant quality standards, best practice guidelines and engage in clinical research. To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries. To engage in mentoring and audits. To comply with Performance Management processes. To participate in departmental teambuilding and projects. To adhere to infection control procedures and assist with maintaining accreditation requirements. To participate in departmental research projects.

Notes:

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where the position was advertised 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, service certificates and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by a recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserves the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks will result in the candidate being disqualified. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. CHBAH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 04-10-2024

Criteria Questions:

• Do you have current registration with HPCSA for 2024/2025?
• Do you have appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology?
• Are you able to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse team?
• Have you completed post community service?

Please Note:

• 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.